1803

• Legislature passed an act creating County of Scioto

1828

• First Scioto County Fair

1859

• Fireclay discovered in Sciotoville

1863

• The confederate force Morgan's Raiders led by Gen. John Hunt Morgan headed towards Portsmouth but surrendered before arriving

1865

• First firebrick plant was built on the riverfront by McConnell, Porter & Co.

1871

• McConnell Porter & Co. and three other plants on the site were consolidated into the Scioto Firebrick Company

1872

• Marting's Department Store began as a small feed and grocery store

1873

• Scioto Valley Firebrick Company built the first plant on the northwest side of Portsmouth

1880

• Drew-Selby Co. partnered in a shoe business with Irving Drew and Bernard Damon

1890

• B.P.O.E. (Elks) established in Portsmouth

1892

• City Council passed legislation for trolley car service

1893

• Portsmouth Street Railroad & Light Company conducted first run to New Boston

1897

• Enos Reed Pharmacy (2nd & Court St.) owned by George and John Wurster.  First store to offer Coca Cola