Lawrenceville, Indiana
Lawrenceville is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Dearborn County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 39°16′40″N 85°02′22″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Dearborn |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
ZIP code | 47041 |
FIPS code | 18-42534[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 437677[2] |
History
Lawrenceville was laid out in the 1830s. It was named for its founder, Jonathan Lawrence.[3]
A post office was established at Lawrenceville in 1846, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]
Geography
Lawrenceville is located at 39°16′40″N 85°02′22″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Lawrenceville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana. F. E. Weakley. 1885. pp. 599.
- "Dearborn County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
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