Lawrence County Map, Alabama
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Lawrence County, Alabama
Lawrence County lies in northwest Alabama, with Moulton serving as the county seat. Around 33,000 people call this area home.
The county spans from the Tennessee River in the north to the William B. Bankhead National Forest in the south. U.S. Highway 72 and 43 are the two major routes here
Jesse Owens, the Olympic legend, was born here, and a museum in Danville honors his legacy. Bring a flashlight if you plan to explore the caves… and maybe some allergy medicine if you’re sensitive to feathers.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lawrence County |
| County Seat | Moulton |
| Population | Approximately 33,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Moulton, Town Creek, Courtland, Hillsboro, North Courtland, Hatton, Mount Hope, Caddo |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 72, U.S. Highway 43, State Route 24, State Route 33, State Route 157 |
| FIPS Code | 01-079 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 717 square miles (Land: 691 sq mi, Water: 26 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Limestone County (Northeast), Morgan County (East), Cullman County (Southeast), Winston County (South), Franklin County (West), Colbert County (West), Lauderdale County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.5092° N, 87.3050° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Lawrence, a naval hero of the War of 1812, famous for his command “Don’t give up the ship!” |
| Major Landmarks | Bankhead National Forest, Oakville Indian Mounds Park, Jesse Owens Memorial Park, Pond Spring (General Joe Wheeler Home), Courtland Air Force Base (historic) |
| Website | Lawrence County Website |
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