Lawrenceburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
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Anderson County Courthouse in Lawrenceburg
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Location of Lawrenceburg in Anderson County, Kentucky.
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 Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Anderson |
| Established | 1820 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Named for | a local landowner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.05 sq mi (15.66 km2) |
| • Land | 6.02 sq mi (15.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,728 |
| • Estimate
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12,495 |
| • Density | 1,947.53/sq mi (751.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40342
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-44146 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404895 |
| Website | www.lawrenceburgky.org |
Lawrenceburg is a city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Anderson County. In 2020, about 11,728 people lived there. Lawrenceburg is also part of the larger Frankfort area.
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History of Lawrenceburg
The area where Lawrenceburg now stands was first settled in the early 1780s. A German immigrant named Jacob Kaufman started a settlement here. It was first known as Kaufman's or Coffman's Station.
How Lawrenceburg Got Its Name
The post office in the area was named Lawrenceburg on January 22, 1817. This name honored William Lawrence, who owned a local tavern. In 1820, the community officially became a town called Lawrence. This was decided by the court of Franklin County, which the area was part of back then.
However, in 1827, the town's name was changed back to Lawrenceburg. This time, it was named after James Lawrence, a brave naval officer. The state assembly officially made Lawrenceburg a city in 1850.
Local Industries
Lawrenceburg is home to some famous distilleries. The Four Roses distillery was started in 1888. Its main building, built in 1910, has a unique Spanish Mission-style design. This building is so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wild Turkey distillery is also located in Lawrenceburg.
Geography
Lawrenceburg is located in the state of Kentucky. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 297 | — | |
| 1870 | 393 | — | |
| 1880 | 638 | 62.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,382 | 116.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,253 | −9.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,723 | 37.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,811 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,763 | −2.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,046 | 16.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,369 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,523 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,579 | 41.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,167 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 5,911 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 9,014 | 52.5% | |
| 2010 | 10,505 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 11,728 | 11.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,152 | 15.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 10,505 people living in Lawrenceburg. There were 4,194 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The city's population density was about 2,839 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lawrenceburg (93.3%) were White. About 3.2% were African American, and 0.8% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.9% of the population.
The average age of people in Lawrenceburg was 35.2 years old. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Arts and Culture
Lawrenceburg has a public library called the Anderson Public Library. This library lends out books and other materials to the community.
Education
Lawrenceburg has several schools for students of all ages.
Primary Schools
- Early Childhood Center
- Emma B. Ward Elementary School
- Robert B. Turner Elementary School
- Saffell Street Elementary School
- Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg (private school)
- Creative Minds Academy (private school)
Secondary Schools
- Anderson County Middle School
- Anderson County High School
- Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg (private school)
- Harvest Christian School (private school)
Colleges
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Lawrenceburg:
- James Beauchamp Clark: He was a very important leader in the United States government. He served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919.
- Nelson Chittum: A former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Anna Mac Clarke: She was a pioneer for African American women in the military. She was the first Black woman in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps to lead an all-white company.
- Andrew McKee: Known for his work as a submarine pioneer.
- Ted Turner: A professional baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs in 1920.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrenceburg (Kentucky) para niños
