Lawrence Township

Lawrence Township is a municipal area in Mercer County, New Jersey, spreading across roughly 22 square miles between the Delaware Valley and Raritan Valley regions. It functions as a suburban community outside New York City with residential neighborhoods and shopping centers.

The area was originally founded as Maidenhead Township in 1697 and received its current name in 1816 to honor Captain James Lawrence from the War of 1812. This renaming marked a significant shift in the community's identity.

The township displays various architectural styles from different building periods, reflecting how the community grew over time. Walking through older neighborhoods, visitors can see how the built environment changed as new generations settled here.

The area has several public schools along with two notable educational institutions that shape the community. Visitors should note that shopping areas are spread across different locations, so it helps to plan ahead which parts to explore.

A major shopping center from the 1970s still functions as the primary retail hub with numerous stores. This center shows how the community became a consumer destination during that era and continues to shape the area's character today.

Location: Mercer County

Inception: February 20, 1697

Shares border with: Princeton, Hamilton Township, Hopewell Township, Trenton, Ewing Township, West Windsor Township

Website: http://lawrencetwp.com

GPS coordinates: 40.29590,-74.72010

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:25