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Lawrenceport is an unincorporated community in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Lawrenceport, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Lawrenceport
Lawrenceport
Coordinates: 38°45′04″N 86°23′16″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipBono
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
ZIP code
47446
FIPS code18-42516[1]
GNIS feature ID437676[2]

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.


References


  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Lawrenceport, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 205.
  4. 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.
  5. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.


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