Lawrenceburg, Missouri facts for kids

Lawrenceburg is a small, quiet place in Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

History of Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened there in 1876, which was an important way for people to send and receive letters and packages back then. This post office served the community for many years, finally closing in 1914. The community itself was named after Lawrence County, the county it is located within.