Lawrence County, Indiana

Lawrence County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

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Etymology - Origin of County Name

Named for naval officer Captain James Lawrence, of the Frigate Chesapeake, whose trips to England failed to avert the War of 1812. He was killed in the battle with the Frigate Shannon during that war.

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Lawrence County began its formal existence March 1, 1818. It was named for Capt. James Lawrence, who uttered the famous words "Don't give up the ship" after being mortally wounded during the War of 1812.

Lawrence County is divided into 9 Civil Townships as follows: Bono, Guthrie, Indian Creek, Marion, Marshall, Perry, Pleasant Run, Shawswick and Spice Valley. The township once known as Flinn in now included in portions of Shawswick, Pleasant Run and Guthrie Townships

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 452 square miles (1,171 km²), of which 449 square miles (1,162 km²) is land and 3 square miles (8 km²) (0.72%) is water.

Neighboring Counties:

North: Monroe County
East: Jackson County
Southeast: Washington County
South: Orange County
Southwest: Martin County
Northwest: Greene County

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