[6] Like the county, Ironton was named from the deposits of iron ore found in the vicinity.

[8] In early August 1861, Brigader General Sam Grant led a force of four regiments in the area.

There were 745 housing units at an average density of 556.0 per square mile (214.7/km2).

37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 683 housing units at an average density of 502.9 per square mile (194.2/km2).

31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Ironton students are served by the Arcadia Valley School District.