Lawrenceport, Indiana facts for kids
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Lawrenceport, Indiana
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 Lawrenceport, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Lawrenceport, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Bono |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| ZIP code |
47446
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| FIPS code | 18-42516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830453 |
Lawrenceport is a small community located in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is found within Bono Township in Lawrence County.
A "Census-designated place" means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau has defined for gathering population data. It's like a neighborhood or small town that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
History of Lawrenceport
How Lawrenceport Started
Lawrenceport was officially planned and laid out in 1837. When a town is "platting," it means someone draws up a map showing where streets, lots, and public spaces will be. This helps organize how the community will grow.
The community was named to honor Josiah Lawrence. He was the owner of the land where the town was being built. It was common for new settlements to be named after important landowners or founders.
The Post Office in Lawrenceport
A post office was opened in Lawrenceport in 1851. Post offices were very important back then. They helped people send and receive letters and packages. This connected communities to the rest of the country.
However, the post office in Lawrenceport did not stay open for very long. It stopped operating in 1859. This might have happened because the community didn't grow as much as expected, or perhaps nearby towns became bigger centers for mail.
