Lawrenceburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Lawrenceburg, Indiana
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Walnut Street in Downtown Lawrenceburg
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Location of Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.55 sq mi (14.37 km2) |
| • Land | 5.29 sq mi (13.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) 5.18% |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,129 |
| • Density | 970.30/sq mi (374.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47025
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-42462 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395648 |
| Website | lawrenceburg-in.com |
Lawrenceburg is a city in Indiana, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Dearborn County. In 2020, about 5,129 people lived there. Lawrenceburg is the biggest city in Dearborn County. You can find it in southeast Indiana, right on the Ohio River, west of Cincinnati.
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History of Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg was started in 1802. It was named after the wife of its founder, Samuel C. Vance. Her maiden name was Lawrence.
In the 1800s, Lawrenceburg became a busy place for riverboats. These boats used the Ohio River for trading goods.
Many important buildings in Lawrenceburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected. Some of these include the Dearborn County Courthouse and the Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church.
Geography of Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg is in the Ohio River Valley. It sits right on the banks of the Ohio River. The city is on the west side of the larger Cincinnati, Ohio area.
In 2010, Lawrenceburg covered about 5.21 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.94 square miles (12.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.27 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,651 | — | |
| 1870 | 3,159 | — | |
| 1880 | 4,668 | 47.8% | |
| 1890 | 4,284 | −8.2% | |
| 1900 | 4,326 | 1.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,930 | −9.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,466 | −11.8% | |
| 1930 | 4,072 | 17.5% | |
| 1940 | 4,413 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,806 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,004 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,636 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,403 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,375 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,685 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,042 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,129 | 1.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 5,042 people living in Lawrenceburg. There were 2,057 households, which are groups of people living in one home. The city had about 1,021 people per square mile (394 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Lawrenceburg were White (93.5%). About 3% were African American. The average age of people in the city was 35.5 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Local Industries
Lawrenceburg has a long history with making whiskey. This is why the city is sometimes called "Whiskey City, U.S.A." A company called MGP Indiana (which used to be Seagram's) makes different kinds of alcoholic drinks here.
Another important company in Lawrenceburg is Anchor Glass Container. They make glass containers.
Fun and Entertainment
Lawrenceburg is also home to Perfect North Slopes. This is a popular place for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. It's a great spot for winter sports!
You can also find Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg here. This casino is on a riverboat and is close to downtown Cincinnati.
Education in Lawrenceburg
The Lawrenceburg School District has several schools for students. These include Lawrenceburg Primary School, Central Elementary, Greendale Middle School, and Lawrenceburg High School. There is also St. Lawrence Catholic School.
The city has a free library called the Lawrenceburg Public Library District. Residents can also get a library card for the Aurora Public Library in nearby Aurora.
Famous People from Lawrenceburg
Many notable people have connections to Lawrenceburg:
- Henry Ward Beecher: A famous minister and speaker who worked against slavery. His first church was here in the 1830s.
- Henry G. Blasdel: He was the first Governor of Nevada. He was born near Lawrenceburg.
- Winfield T. Durbin: He was the 25th Governor of Indiana. He was born in Lawrenceburg.
- James B. Eads: A brilliant engineer and inventor. He was born in Lawrenceburg.
- Nick Goepper: A freestyle skier who has competed for Team USA in the Olympics.
- James H. Lane: A general during the Civil War and a U.S. Senator. He was born in Lawrenceburg.
- Mason Parris: An Olympic wrestler for Team USA.
- Albert G. Porter: He was the 19th Governor of Indiana from 1881 to 1885.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrenceburg (Indiana) para niños
