Lawrenceville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Lawrenceville, West Virginia
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View west along U.S. Route 30 at West Virginia State Route 8 in Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Lawrenceville, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26034
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| GNIS feature ID | 1554924 |
Lawrenceville is an unincorporated community in northeastern Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It is directly adjacent to the city of Chester, and has been closely connected to it throughout its history. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
History
The history of Lawrenceville goes back to 1714, when a trading post was established in the area. The town was created by an act of the Virginia legislature in 1814. It once had its own elementary school, but students today commute to Chester.
Geography
Lawrenceville is located on the East Liverpool South U.S. Geological Survey Map, and lies at an elevation of 978 feet (289 m). The GNIS ID codes for Lawrenceville is 1554924.
Notable landmark
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