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'''Lawrenceburg''' is a city in [[Dearborn County, Indiana|Dearborn County]], [[Indiana]], United States. The population was 5,042 at the 2010 census. The city is the [[county seat]] and largest city of [[Dearborn County, Indiana|Dearborn County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref><ref name="ePodunk">{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=5483|title= Profile for Lawrenceburg, Indiana, IN|publisher= ePodunk|access-date= September 26, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130209162739/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=5483|archive-date= February 9, 2013|url-status= dead}}</ref> Lawrenceburg is in southeast Indiana, on the [[Ohio River]] west of [[Cincinnati, Ohio|Cincinnati]].
'''Lawrenceburg''' is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Dearborn County, Indiana|Dearborn County]], [[Indiana]], United States. The population was 5,129 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It is the largest city in Dearborn County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref><ref name="ePodunk">{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=5483|title= Profile for Lawrenceburg, Indiana, IN|publisher= ePodunk|access-date= September 26, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130209162739/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=5483|archive-date= February 9, 2013|url-status= dead}}</ref> Lawrenceburg is in southeast Indiana, on the [[Ohio River]] west of [[Cincinnati, Ohio|Cincinnati]].


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==
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The City of Lawrenceburg is located in the Ohio River Valley and is situated on the banks of the Ohio River. Lawrenceburg is located on the west side of the Greater [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] tri-state metro area.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Groh|first=Brian|date=2020-10-23|title=Opinion: The Radicalization of a Small American Town|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/opinion/trump-country-2020-election.html|access-date=2020-10-24|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
Lawrenceburg is located at {{coord|39|5|46|N|84|51|28|W|type:city}} (39.096015, -84.857783).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

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The City of Lawrenceburg is located in the Ohio River Valley and is situated on the banks of the Ohio River. Lawrenceburg is located on the west-side of the Greater [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] tri-state metro area.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Groh|first=Brian|date=2020-10-23|title=Opinion: The Radicalization of a Small American Town|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/opinion/trump-country-2020-election.html|access-date=2020-10-24|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Lawrenceburg has a total area of {{convert|5.21|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.94|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 94.82%) is land and {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 5.18%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2010 census, Lawrenceburg has a total area of {{convert|5.21|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|4.94|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 94.82%) is land and {{convert|0.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 5.18%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,685 people, 1,914 households, and 1,140 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 956.1 people per square mile (369.2/km{{sup|2}}). There were 2,162 housing units at an average density of 441.2 per square mile (170.4/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] The two largest ethnic groups in Lawrenceburg and Lawrenceburg Township are 29% [[German Americans]], and 19% [[Irish Americans]], 4.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.05% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.85% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,685 people, 1,914 households, and 1,140 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|956.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,162 housing units at an average density of {{convert|441.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. The two largest ethnic groups in Lawrenceburg and Lawrenceburg Township are 29% [[German Americans]], and 19% [[Irish Americans]], 4.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.32% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.05% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.85% of the population.


There were 1,914 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.
There were 1,914 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.
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===Industry===
===Industry===
[[File:Lawrenceburg-indiana-from-above.jpg|thumb|[[Tanner's Creek Generating Station]] and the city of Lawrenceburg]]
[[File:Lawrenceburg-indiana-from-above.jpg|thumb|[[Tanner's Creek Generating Station]] and the city of Lawrenceburg]]
Lawrenceburg is home to the [[Tanner's Creek Generating Station]], now AEP (Tanner's Creek Generating Station has been decommissioned).
Lawrenceburg was home to the [[Tanner's Creek Generating Station]], now AEP (Tanner's Creek Generating Station has been demolished).


Lawrenceburg has had a long history with [[whiskey]] production, earning the city the nickname Whiskey City, U.S.A. [[MGP Indiana]], formerly Seagram's, operates within Lawrenceburg, and distills various alcoholic spirits.
Lawrenceburg has had a long history with [[whiskey]] production, earning the city the nickname Whiskey City, U.S.A. [[MGP Indiana]], formerly Seagram's, operates within Lawrenceburg, and distills various alcoholic spirits.
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Another industry located within Lawrenceburg is Anchor Glass Container (formerly Thatcher Glass).
Another industry located within Lawrenceburg is Anchor Glass Container (formerly Thatcher Glass).


Lawrenceburg is also home to [[Perfect North Slopes]], a ski area located off Route 1. It boasts hills for skiing, snowboarding, and snowing tubing. It has been family owned and operated by the Perfect Family for many years and is open throughout the winter months (weather permitting).
Lawrenceburg is also home to [[Perfect North Slopes]], a ski area located off Route 1. It boasts hills for skiing, snowboarding, and snowing tubing.


[[Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg]] (formerly Argosy Casino) is found in Lawrenceburg, and is the closest Indiana [[riverboat casino]] to downtown Cincinnati.
[[Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg]] (formerly Argosy Casino) is found in Lawrenceburg, and is the closest Indiana [[riverboat casino]] to downtown Cincinnati.
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*[[Winfield T. Durbin]], 25th [[Governor of Indiana]]; born in Lawrenceburg.
*[[Winfield T. Durbin]], 25th [[Governor of Indiana]]; born in Lawrenceburg.
*[[James B. Eads]], engineer and inventor; born in Lawrenceburg.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eads/timeline/index.html|title= Secrets of A Master Builder|publisher= PBS|access-date= September 26, 2012}}</ref>
*[[James B. Eads]], engineer and inventor; born in Lawrenceburg.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eads/timeline/index.html|title= Secrets of A Master Builder|publisher= PBS|access-date= September 26, 2012}}</ref>
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*[[Gunnar Garfors]], record-breaking traveler, was an exchange student in Lawrenceburg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.garfors.com/2013/01/gunnar-garfors.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331070045/http://www.garfors.com/2013/01/gunnar-garfors.html|archive-date=March 31, 2014|df=mdy-all|title=Gunnar Garfors on Media and Travel: Gunnar Garfors Biography }}</ref>
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*[[Nick Goepper]], freestyle skier for Olympic [[United States Ski Team|Team USA]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/02/u-s-s-nick-goepper-medals-in-ski-slopestyle-just-wants-his-flowers/|title=USA's Nick Goepper medals in ski slopestyle|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=February 14, 2014}}</ref>
*[[James Henry Lane (Indiana and Kansas)|James H. Lane]], Union general during the Civil War and U.S. Senator from Kansas; born in Lawrenceburg.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nndb.com/people/215/000050065/|title= James Henry Lane|publisher= NNB|access-date= September 26, 2012}}</ref>
*[[James Henry Lane (Indiana and Kansas)|James H. Lane]], Union general during the Civil War and U.S. Senator from Kansas; born in Lawrenceburg.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nndb.com/people/215/000050065/|title= James Henry Lane|publisher= NNB|access-date= September 26, 2012}}</ref>
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*[[Gunnar Garfors]], exchange student, record-breaking traveler.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.garfors.com/2013/01/gunnar-garfors.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331070045/http://www.garfors.com/2013/01/gunnar-garfors.html|archive-date=March 31, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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*[[Nick Goepper]], freestyle skier for Olympic [[United States Ski Team|Team USA]], bronze medalist in the first-time slopestyle event, Sochi, 2014, contributing to the third-ever American sweep of the podium in a winter Olympics.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/02/u-s-s-nick-goepper-medals-in-ski-slopestyle-just-wants-his-flowers/|title=USA's Nick Goepper medals in ski slopestyle|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=February 14, 2014}}</ref> Goepper went on to win the silver medal for USA in the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang.
*[[Billy McCool]], MLB All-Star pitcher, was raised in Lawrenceburg.<ref>[http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/4a506a6e Billy McCool at Society for American Baseball Research]</ref>
*[[Billy McCool]], MLB All-Star pitcher, was raised in Lawrenceburg.<ref>[http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/4a506a6e Billy McCool at Society for American Baseball Research]</ref>
*[[Albert G. Porter]], [[List of Governors of Indiana|19th]] [[Governor of Indiana]] from 1881 to 1885.
*[[Albert G. Porter]], [[List of Governors of Indiana|19th]] [[Governor of Indiana]] from 1881 to 1885.
*[[John Coit Spooner]], Wisconsin politician and lawyer, was born in Lawrenceburg.<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book 1905,' Biographical Sketch of John Coit Spooner</ref>
*[[John Coit Spooner]], Wisconsin politician and lawyer, was born in Lawrenceburg.<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book 1905,' Biographical Sketch of John Coit Spooner</ref>
*Alfred Wilson, lumber baron and second husband of [[Matilda Dodge Wilson]], widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge. Together Alfred and Matilda built the Meadowbrook Mansion which today is a national landmark. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Dodge and Wilson Family {{!}} Meadow Brook Estate|url=https://meadowbrookhall.org/about/history/dodge-and-wilson-family/|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Meadow Brook Hall|language=en-US}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Lawrenceburg, Indiana
City
Walnut Street in Downtown Lawrenceburg
Walnut Street in Downtown Lawrenceburg
Location of Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana.
Location of Lawrenceburg in Dearborn County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°07′06″N 84°53′06″W / 39.11833°N 84.88500°W / 39.11833; -84.88500
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateIndiana
CountyDearborn
Regierung
 • MayorKelly Mollaun (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total5.55 sq mi (14.37 km2)
 • Land5.29 sq mi (13.69 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)  5.18%
Elevation
[2]
784 ft (239 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,129
 • Density970.30/sq mi (374.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47025
Area code812
FIPS code18-42462[3]
GNIS feature ID2395648[2]
Websitelawrenceburg-in.com

Lawrenceburg is a city and the county seat of Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,129 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Dearborn County.[4][5] Lawrenceburg is in southeast Indiana, on the Ohio River west of Cincinnati.

History

Founded in 1802, Lawrenceburg was named for the maiden name of the wife of founder Samuel C. Vance.[5]

In the 19th century, Lawrenceburg became an important trading center for riverboats on the Ohio River.[6]

The Dearborn County Courthouse, Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District, Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church, the Liberty Theatre, the Dunn Home, The Daniel S. Major House, and Vance-Tousey House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]

Geography

The City of Lawrenceburg is located in the Ohio River Valley and is situated on the banks of the Ohio River. Lawrenceburg is located on the west side of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio tri-state metro area.[8]

According to the 2010 census, Lawrenceburg has a total area of 5.21 square miles (13.49 km2), of which 4.94 square miles (12.79 km2) (or 94.82%) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2) (or 5.18%) is water.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18502,651—
18703,159—
18804,66847.8%
18904,284−8.2%
19004,3261.0%
19103,930−9.2%
19203,466−11.8%
19304,07217.5%
19404,4138.4%
19504,8068.9%
19605,0044.1%
19704,636−7.4%
19804,403−5.0%
19904,375−0.6%
20004,6857.1%
20105,0427.6%
20205,1291.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 5,042 people, 2,057 households, and 1,142 families living in the city. The population density was 1,020.6 inhabitants per square mile (394.1/km2). There were 2,313 housing units at an average density of 468.2 per square mile (180.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 3.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 2,057 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,685 people, 1,914 households, and 1,140 families living in the city. The population density was 956.1 inhabitants per square mile (369.2/km2). There were 2,162 housing units at an average density of 441.2 per square mile (170.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White. The two largest ethnic groups in Lawrenceburg and Lawrenceburg Township are 29% German Americans, and 19% Irish Americans, 4.18% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 1,914 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,306, and the median income for a family was $37,978. Males had a median income of $31,543 versus $21,985 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,656. About 10.3% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Industrie

Tanner's Creek Generating Station and the city of Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg was home to the Tanner's Creek Generating Station, now AEP (Tanner's Creek Generating Station has been demolished).

Lawrenceburg has had a long history with whiskey production, earning the city the nickname Whiskey City, U.S.A. MGP Indiana, formerly Seagram's, operates within Lawrenceburg, and distills various alcoholic spirits.

Another industry located within Lawrenceburg is Anchor Glass Container (formerly Thatcher Glass).

Lawrenceburg is also home to Perfect North Slopes, a ski area located off Route 1. It boasts hills for skiing, snowboarding, and snowing tubing.

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (formerly Argosy Casino) is found in Lawrenceburg, and is the closest Indiana riverboat casino to downtown Cincinnati.

Bildung

The Lawrenceburg School District consists of the Lawrenceburg Primary School, Central Elementary, Greendale Middle School, Lawrenceburg Highschool and St. Lawrence Catholic School.

The city has a free lending library, the Lawrenceburg Public Library District.[12] Lawrenceburg residents may also obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora.[13]

Notable people

Lawrenceburg Public Library

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Profile for Lawrenceburg, Indiana, IN". ePodunk. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
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  7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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