Lawrence County, Illinois
Lawrence County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Illinois. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,280. Its county seat is Lawrenceville.
Lawrence County | |
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Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville | |
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′N 87°44′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Seat | Lawrenceville |
| Largest city | Lawrenceville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 374 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Land | 372 sq mi (960 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,280 |
| • Density | 41/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | www.lawrencecounty illinois.com |
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