Lawrenceport, Indiana
Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
38°44′56″N 86°23′21″W / 38.74889°N 86.38917°W / 38.74889; -86.3891747446
Lawrenceport is a Census-designated place in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
History
Lawrenceport was platted in 1837.[3] It was named in honor of Josiah Lawrence, owner of land near the town site.[4] A post office was established at Lawrenceport in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.[5]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lawrenceport, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 205.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for early landowner Josiah Lawrence.
- ^ "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Bedford
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