Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,293. Its county seat is Louisa. The county is named for James Lawrence, and co-founded by Isaac Bolt, who served as a Lawrence County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. Lawrence County is the home of bluegrass music and country music star Tyler Childers. It is the birthplace of the late Chief Justice of the United States Frederick Moore Vinson and former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton. In regard to alcoholic beverage sales, Lawrence County is considered a "moist" county, meaning alcohol sales are only allowed within the city limits of Louisa. There are no alcohol sales within the rest of the county. Only two stores sell liquor (to prevent a monopoly), and most convenience stores sell beer and malted beverages.
Lawrence County | |
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Lawrence County Courthouse in Louisa | |
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°04′N 82°44′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Founded | December 14, 1821 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Seat | Louisa |
| Largest city | Louisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 420 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 416 sq mi (1,080 km2) |
| • Water | 4.5 sq mi (12 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 16,293 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 16,000 |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | lawrencecountyky |