2018 marks Lawrence County’s 200th anniversary. At one time, Lawrence County was part of Washington County, the Orange County. On January 7, 1818, the General Assembly of the State of Indiana approved the creation of Lawrence County. The County was named after Naval Captain James Lawrence. At the first meeting of the County Commissioners, the …
National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition in the U.S., where we celebrate the adventure of traveling to new and unique destinations all around our beautiful country. It is also a time where professionals in the tourism industry can celebrate the value that tourism provides for the economy and local businesses. Last year …
Another Limestone Month has come and gone, and we have been very proud to celebrate the Indiana native stone and what its history means for our county. Lawrence County’s rich limestone quarrying and carving history began in the early 1800s. Since then, the county has been known as “Limestone Country.” Limestone is found underground in …
