Lawrenceburg, Tennessee facts for kids
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Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
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Town square in Lawrenceburg with a statue of David Crockett in the center.
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| Motto(s):
"Where Tradition Meets Progress"
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Location of Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lawrence |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Incorporated | 1825 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
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| • Type | Mayor/Council/Administrator |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.66 sq mi (32.80 km2) |
| • Land | 12.66 sq mi (32.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,120+ feet, 335+ meters ft (273 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,633 |
| • Density | 918.52/sq mi (354.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38464
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-41340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290790 |
Lawrenceburg is a city in Tennessee, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Lawrence County, Tennessee. The city is located on the banks of Shoal Creek. In 2020, about 11,633 people lived here. Lawrenceburg is named after James Lawrence, a brave U.S. Navy officer from the War of 1812.
The city is about 80 miles (129 km) southwest of Nashville. It sits where U.S. Routes 43 and 64 meet, which is why it's sometimes called the "Crossroads of Dixie."
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History of Lawrenceburg
Some historians believe the area where Lawrenceburg is now might be "Chicasa." This was a place where Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his team stayed during the winter of 1540–41. The Chickasaw Nation sold this land to the United States in 1816.
David Crockett's Time in Lawrenceburg
Around 1817, the famous frontiersman David Crockett moved to this area from East Tennessee. He was a justice of the peace, a military colonel, and even a state representative. David Crockett built a powder mill on Shoal Creek. Today, this area is part of David Crockett State Park.
Crockett helped decide where Lawrenceburg should be built. He didn't want the city in its current spot because he worried about floods. He and his family lived in Lawrenceburg for several years. After a flood destroyed his mill, he moved to West Tennessee.
Growth and Challenges
After World War II, a large company called the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company moved its factories to Lawrenceburg. This company made bicycles and outdoor equipment. The Murray factory grew to be one of the biggest in the U.S., covering a huge area.
In July 1998, a big flood hit Lawrenceburg, and two people lost their lives near Shoal Creek. After this, the city worked for 10 years on a special project to control floods. This project greatly reduced the risk of major flooding, which had been a problem for the town since David Crockett's time.
Geography and Climate
Lawrenceburg is located at coordinates 35°14′37″N 87°20′4″W. The city covers about 12.6 square miles (32.8 km²). It is the largest city on the state line between Chattanooga and Memphis.
Lawrenceburg is on the southern part of the Highland Rim. The city and Lawrence County are on a large mountain plateau that is part of the Appalachian Mountain range. The land here is quite high, ranging from about 810 feet (247 meters) to over 1,120 feet (341 meters) above sea level.
Weather in Lawrenceburg
The weather in Lawrenceburg changes throughout the year. Here is a summary of the climate:
| Climate data for Lawrenceburg, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1954–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
96 (36) |
90 (32) |
75 (24) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.3 (19.6) |
71.7 (22.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
83.8 (28.8) |
87.7 (30.9) |
92.8 (33.8) |
95.1 (35.1) |
94.5 (34.7) |
91.9 (33.3) |
84.8 (29.3) |
76.2 (24.6) |
67.9 (19.9) |
96.5 (35.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.6 (9.2) |
53.4 (11.9) |
61.7 (16.5) |
71.2 (21.8) |
78.1 (25.6) |
85.0 (29.4) |
88.0 (31.1) |
87.6 (30.9) |
82.6 (28.1) |
72.5 (22.5) |
60.5 (15.8) |
51.3 (10.7) |
70.0 (21.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.3 (3.5) |
42.2 (5.7) |
49.8 (9.9) |
58.7 (14.8) |
66.8 (19.3) |
74.4 (23.6) |
77.7 (25.4) |
76.7 (24.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
60.0 (15.6) |
48.7 (9.3) |
41.3 (5.2) |
58.8 (14.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
38.0 (3.3) |
46.3 (7.9) |
55.6 (13.1) |
63.7 (17.6) |
67.5 (19.7) |
65.8 (18.8) |
58.7 (14.8) |
47.4 (8.6) |
37.0 (2.8) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
47.5 (8.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 8.5 (−13.1) |
13.8 (−10.1) |
21.2 (−6.0) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
40.5 (4.7) |
50.6 (10.3) |
57.5 (14.2) |
55.2 (12.9) |
42.7 (5.9) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
4.0 (−15.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−12 (−24) |
4 (−16) |
22 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
36 (2) |
47 (8) |
44 (7) |
31 (−1) |
19 (−7) |
8 (−13) |
−10 (−23) |
−14 (−26) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.33 (135) |
5.23 (133) |
5.37 (136) |
4.89 (124) |
6.08 (154) |
4.34 (110) |
5.19 (132) |
3.83 (97) |
4.32 (110) |
3.70 (94) |
5.37 (136) |
6.21 (158) |
59.86 (1,519) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.4 (3.6) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.3 (0.76) |
trace | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
4.0 (10) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.4 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 9.4 | 99.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Source: NOAA (precip/precip days, snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
People of Lawrenceburg
Here's how the population of Lawrenceburg has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 351 | — | |
| 1880 | 503 | 43.3% | |
| 1890 | 618 | 22.9% | |
| 1900 | 823 | 33.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,687 | 105.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,461 | 45.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,102 | 26.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,807 | 22.7% | |
| 1950 | 5,442 | 42.9% | |
| 1960 | 8,042 | 47.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,889 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 10,184 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,412 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 10,796 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,428 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 11,633 | 11.6% | |
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Lawrenceburg in 2020
In 2020, there were 11,633 people living in Lawrenceburg. There were 4,535 households and 2,489 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Lawrenceburg in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,761 | 83.91% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 479 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.81% |
| Other/Mixed | 694 | 5.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 572 | 4.92% |
Lawrenceburg in 2010
In 2010, there were 10,428 people in the city. The city had about 857.6 people per square mile (331.1 people per km²). There were 4,579 households. About 24.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of a person in Lawrenceburg in 2010 was 40.8 years. The population was made up of 53.4% females and 46.6% males.
The average yearly income for a household in the city was $36,286. For families, it was $47,143. About 18.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 28.5% of those under 18 years old.
Things to Do and See
A popular place to visit in Lawrenceburg is David Crockett State Park. It's a great spot for outdoor activities and learning about history.
Education in Lawrenceburg
The Lawrence County School System serves the city of Lawrenceburg.
- There are four public elementary schools.
- There is one public middle school.
- There is one public high school.
- The city also has three private schools.
For higher education, Lawrenceburg has a campus of Columbia State Community College. It also has the Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center. The local school district offers adult education and a virtual school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Local Media
Radio Stations
- WDXE "AM 1370 FM 105.3 The Legend WDXE"
- WLFM "K-Love"
- WLLX "The TN Valley's Superstation 97.5 / 98.3 WLX"
Television Broadcasting
- Tennessee Valley Weather
Famous People from Lawrenceburg
- Davy Crockett: He lived in Lawrenceburg for a while. Many places in the city are named after him, like David Crockett State Park and the David Crockett Monument.
- Michael Jeter (1952–2003): A famous actor who won a Tony Award. He was in movies like The Green Mile and played Mister Noodle on Sesame Street. He was born in Lawrenceburg.
- James Daniel Niedergeses: He was a bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville.
- Adger M. Pace (1882–1959): A writer of Southern gospel hymns.
- Ingram C. Sowell (1892–1947): A rear admiral in the U.S. Navy who received the Navy Cross.
- Fred Dalton Thompson (1942–2015): A lawyer, U.S. senator, and actor. He was known for his role in Law & Order. He also ran for president in 2008.
- James David Vaughan: He is known as the "father of Southern gospel music." He started the Vaughan Publishing Company in downtown Lawrenceburg.
- William Burton Walbert (1886–1959): A Southern gospel singer and songwriter.
- David Weathers: A former professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Ryan Weathers: A professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
Images for kids
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Fred Thompson speaking at a rally in Lawrenceburg in 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Lawrenceburg (Tennessee) para niños
