Lawrence County

Lawrence County is an administrative district in western Pennsylvania combining urban centers, farmland, and river valleys that define the region's landscape. The area spans multiple communities with New Castle serving as the main administrative and economic center.

The county was established in 1849 and named after the USS Lawrence, a warship involved in the Battle of Lake Erie during early American history. This naming reflects the naval heritage that influenced how the region was settled and developed.

The county is home to various local artists and craftspeople whose work appears in small galleries and community events throughout the region. Local music and theater traditions remain important parts of how residents come together.

The county's government center is located in New Castle, where residents can handle services related to records and property matters. Most administrative services are available online, making it easier to complete tasks from home.

The county flag, designed in 1982, displays the region's geographic shape with green tones representing the area's farming heritage. This emblem is a local point of identity that most visitors discover only when exploring the region more deeply.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: March 20, 1849

Capital city: New Castle

Shares border with: Mercer County, Butler County, Beaver County, Columbiana County, Mahoning County

Website: http://co.lawrence.pa.us

GPS coordinates: 40.99000,-80.33000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:25