Lawrenceport, Indiana

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

Lawrenceport, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Lawrenceport is located in Indiana
Lawrenceport
Lawrenceport
Lawrenceport is located in the United States
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 January 31, 2008.
  2. "Lawrenceport, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  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 December 31, 2014.


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