Lawrenceport, Indiana
| Lawrenceport | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Lawrenceport | |
| Coordinates: 38°45′04″N 86°23′16″W / 38.75111°N 86.38778°WCoordinates: 38°45′04″N 86°23′16″W / 38.75111°N 86.38778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Bono |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| ZIP code | 47446 |
| FIPS code | 18-42516[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 437676[2] |
Lawrenceport is an unincorporated community 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]
Geography
Lawrenceport is located at 38°45′04″N 86°23′16″W / 38.75111°N 86.38778°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Lawrenceport, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 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 31 December 2014.
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