Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
| Lawrenceport, Indiana | |
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| Census-designated place | |
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| Coordinates: 38°44′56″N 86°23′21″W / 38.74889°N 86.38917°W / 38.74889; -86.38917 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Bono |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| ZIP code | 47446 |
| FIPS code | 18-42516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830453 |
Lawrenceport is a Census-designated place in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
History
Lawrenceport was platted in 1837. It was named in honor of Josiah Lawrence, owner of land near the town site. A post office was established at Lawrenceport in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau delineated Lawrenceport as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.
References
- ^ 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.
- "2022 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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| County seat: Bedford | ||
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