Lawrenceville, Indiana facts for kids
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Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville, Indiana
Location in Dearborn County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| ZIP code |
47041
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| FIPS code | 18-42534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437677 |
Lawrenceville is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Lawrenceville is found in Dearborn County, specifically within Jackson Township.
History of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville was first planned and settled in the 1830s. The community was named after its founder, a person named Jonathan Lawrence.
A post office was opened in Lawrenceville in 1846. This office helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1904.
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