Please add profiles for people who were born, lived or died in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Official Website
Lawrence County was formed in 1821. It was named for Captain James Lawrence, who was killed in action during the War of 1812 while commanding the frigate USS Chesapeake. Mortally wounded, he gave his men the famous last order, "Don't give up the ship."
Adjacent Counties
Cities, Villages, Townships & Communities
- Allison
- Billett
- Birds
- Bond
- Bridgeport
- Chauncey
- Christy
- Denison
- Lawrence
- Lawrenceville (County Seat)
- Lukin
- Petrolia
- Petty
- Pinkstaff
- Riddleville
- Russell
- Russellville
- St. Francisville
- Sumner
Links
Lawrence County Historical Society