Official Name: | Lawrenceport, Indiana |
Pushpin Map: | Indiana#USA |
Pushpin Label: | Lawrenceport |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Indiana |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Lawrence |
Subdivision Type3: | Township |
Subdivision Name3: | Bono |
Coordinates: | 38.7489°N -86.3892°W |
Elevation Ft: | 627 |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
Postal Code: | 47446 |
Blank Name: | FIPS code |
Blank Info: | 18-42516[1] |
Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank1 Info: | 2830453 |
Lawrenceport is a Census-designated place in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Lawrenceport was platted in 1837.[2] It was named in honor of Josiah Lawrence, owner of land near the town site.[3] A post office was established at Lawrenceport in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.[4]