Lawrence County, Administrative division in South Dakota, US.
Lawrence County spans 800 square miles of land in western South Dakota, containing mountains, forests, and multiple cities including the capital Deadwood.
Founded in 1875, the county received its name from Colonel John Lawrence, who performed duties as the first treasurer of this jurisdiction.
The county maintains several historical landmarks that document the Black Hills Gold Rush period and preserves sites related to indigenous populations.
The Sheriff's Office at 80 Sherman Street in Deadwood provides law enforcement services through emergency number 911 and main line 605-578-2230.
Crooks Tower, reaching 7,137 feet in elevation, stands as the highest geographical point within Lawrence County's boundaries.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1875
Capital city: Deadwood
Shares border with: Butte County, Meade County, Pennington County, Weston County, Crook County
Website: http://lawrence.sd.us
GPS coordinates: 44.36000,-103.79000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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