Lawrence County, Mississippi
Lawrence County is a county found in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, 12,929 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Monticello.[2]
Lawrence County | |
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 Lawrence County Courthouse in Monticello | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°33′N 90°07′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1814 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Seat | Monticello |
| Largest town | Monticello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 436 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Land | 431 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) 1.2%% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 12,929 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | lawrencecountyms |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
Municipalities and communities of Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Towns | Map of Mississippi highlighting Lawrence County | |
| Unincorporated communities |
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in adjacent county or counties | |
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