Lawrenceville is an unincorporated community in northeastern Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It is directly adjacent to the city of Chester, and has been closely connected to it throughout its history. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
Lawrenceville, West Virginia | |
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_at_West_Virginia_State_Route_8_(Veterans_Boulevard)_in_Lawrenceville,_Hancock_County,_West_Virginia.jpg) View west along U.S. Route 30 at West Virginia State Route 8 in Lawrenceville | |
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| Coordinates: 40°37′03″N 80°32′37″W / 40.61750°N 80.54361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 26034 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554924 |
History edit
The history of Lawrenceville goes back to 1714, when a trading post was established in the area. The town was created by an act of the Virginia legislature in 1814. It once had its own elementary school, but students today commute to Chester.
Geography edit
Lawrenceville is located on the East Liverpool South U.S. Geological Survey Map, and lies at an elevation of 978 feet (289 m).[1][2] The GNIS ID codes for Lawrenceville is 1554924.[3]
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References edit
- ^ "US > West Virginia > Hancock County > Lawrenceville Lawrenceville (in Hancock County, WV) Populated Place Profile". WVHome Town Locator. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lawrenceville, West Virginia
- ^ "Lawrenceville, West Virginia". Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ "Grok Image: Lake or Waste Pond? You Decide. — the Green Grok". Archived from the original on May 21, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
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