Lawrence County, Administrative division in Indiana, United States
Lawrence County extends across 1,171 square kilometers of land in southern Indiana, with Bedford serving as the county seat and largest municipality.
The county was established in January 1818 through the subdivision of Orange County, with Palestine selected as the initial county seat location.
The county pays tribute to Captain James Lawrence, a naval officer who declared 'Don't give up the ship' during the War of 1812.
The county contains multiple transportation routes, including U.S. Route 50 and State Road 37, connecting residents to neighboring Monroe and Orange counties.
Bedford, the current county seat since 1825, received its initial residents through a transfer program offering Palestine inhabitants new lots in the municipality.
Location: Indiana
Inception: January 7, 1818
Capital city: Bedford
Shares border with: Monroe County, Jackson County, Washington County, Orange County, Martin County, Greene County
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.84000,-86.49000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:36
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