Lawrence County Map, Illinois
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Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrence County sits on the eastern edge of Illinois, right up against the Wabash River and Indiana. Lawrenceville is the county seat. Unfortunately, the population has been shrinking for years.
They grow mostly corn and soybeans here. The oil industry left its mark here, you can still see some pumpjacks nodding away in the fields. On a clear night, the stars are something else because there are no city lights to get in the way.
Red Hills State Park offers some decent fishing and camping if you’re into that. You won’t find much nightlife, but people here make their own fun. It’s the kind of place where everybody knows everybody else’s business, for better or worse.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lawrence County |
| County Seat | Lawrenceville |
| Population | Approximately 17,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lawrenceville, Sumner, Bridgeport, St. Francisville, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 257, Illinois Route 1, Illinois Route 250 |
| FIPS Code | 17-101 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 482 square miles (land: 474 sq mi, water: 8 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Crawford County (North), Knox County, Indiana (East), Wabash County (South), Richland County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.7300° N, 87.7500° W |
| Etymology | Named after Captain James Lawrence |
| Major Landmarks | Lawrence County Courthouse, Red Hills State Park, the Lawrenceville Public Library, and the Lawrence County Historical Society |
| Website | Lawrence County Website |
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