Lawrenceville, Census-designated place in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, United States.
Description
Lawrenceville is a place with mixed residential and commercial areas spreading along Route 206 between Princeton and Trenton. The area combines older streetscapes with newer neighborhoods, forming a diverse living space.
History
The place was founded as Maidenhead in 1697 and received its current name Lawrence in 1816. This renaming marked a turning point in the area's early growth.
Culture
The Main Street Historic District displays Federal and Victorian-era buildings that shape the neighborhood's character today. Walking through these older streets, you can see how different architectural styles reflect the area's layered past.
Practical
The area is easy to reach via Route 206 and links local neighborhoods to job opportunities in nearby cities. Public transportation provides regular connections to major employment centers in the wider region.
Did you know?
The Hamill House was built in 1814 and was the original structure of Lawrenceville School, which is now recognized as a National Historic Landmark. This early school campus continues to shape the area's character today.
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