Lawrence, Minnesota facts for kids
This page is about the abandoned village. For the present-day township, see St. Lawrence Township, Scott County, Minnesota.
Lawrence is a village that no longer exists. It is an abandoned village located in St. Lawrence Township, in Scott County, Minnesota. It was once a place where people lived and worked.
A Look Back: History of Lawrence
The village of Lawrence was first known as St. Lawrence. Both names were given to honor John Lawrence. He was an early settler who helped start the community.
A post office served the village for many years. It operated under the name St. Lawrence. The post office was open from 1857 until 1879.
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