Lawrence, College town in Douglas County, Kansas, United States.
Lawrence sits between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers, featuring a network of parks, trails, and two public golf courses spread across the northeastern region.
The New England Emigrant Aid Company established Lawrence in 1854 as a strategic settlement during the territorial disputes between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces.
Massachusetts Street forms the central district with numerous local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues that reflect the city's diverse community spirit.
The city provides extensive public transportation services, connecting residential areas to the University of Kansas campus and downtown commercial districts.
Lawrence houses both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University, which represents more than 150 Native American tribes across the country.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1655
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Website: http://cityoflawrence.com
GPS coordinates: 42.70694,-71.16361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
Arlington Mills Historic District
1.7 km
Sacred Heart Parish Complex
2 km
John R. Rollins School
1.4 km
Wood Worsted Mill
978 m
Campagnone Common
402 m
Old Public Library
458 m
American Woolen Company Townhouses
1 km
Machine Shop Village District
3.1 km
Downtown Lawrence Historic District
331 m
Henry C. Nevins Home for Aged and Incurables
2.2 km
American Woolen Mill Housing District
935 m
Jackson Terrace Historic District
607 m
Essex Company Offices and Yard
773 m
House at 491 Prospect Street
2.3 km
Emerson House
684 m
Blakeley Building
166 m
Abbot-Baker House
2.3 km
Urias Hardy House
2.2 km
Terence Dolan House
2.1 km
Stephen Barker House
2.9 km
Daniel Saunders School
1.6 km
House at 13 Annis Street
1.9 km
Buildings at 24–30 Summer St.
837 m
Tavern Acres Historic District
3.3 km
Mechanics Block Historic District
779 m
House at 113–115 Center Street
2 km
Arlington–Basswood Historic District
1.4 km
Lawrence Heritage State Park
501 mReviews
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