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Local resident says 135-year-old time capsule found under Memorial Hall cornerstone; asks council to approve careful removal and display

Ironton City Council · March 27, 2026
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Summary

A resident told the Ironton City Council they located a time capsule believed placed 135 years ago beneath Memorial Hall’s cornerstone and asked the city to approve a careful removal and temporary public display timed with Memorial Day celebrations.

A local resident told the Ironton City Council that they have located what they believe is a 135-year-old time capsule under the cornerstone of Memorial Hall and asked the council’s permission to carefully remove, conserve and display it for Memorial Day events.

The commenter, who led the search with two community volunteers, said archival research and on-site drilling confirmed the box’s location beneath a…

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