Where is Lawrence, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Lawrence Located? - Lawrence is a city located in the Marion County of Indiana, United States. Lawrence lies between 37.2242 Degrees North latitudes and 95.7083 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lawrence, Indiana

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Where is Lawrence Located?

Lawrence is a city located in the Marion County of Indiana, United States. Lawrence lies between 37.2242 Degrees North latitudes and 95.7083 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lawrence city is 49370 people and the city has a total area of 20.2 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lawrence, Indiana Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityLawrence
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude39.8387° N
Longitude85.9900° W
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Land Area20.14 sq mi
Water Area0.27 sq mi
Total Area20.41 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)49,370
Population Density2,451 per sq mi
ZIP Codes46216, 46226, 46235, 46236
Area Code317
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-42768
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Lawrence

CategoryDetails
Airport NameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA CodeIND
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 465, Interstate 69, U.S. Route 36, Pendleton Pike (US 36), Binford Boulevard (SR 37)
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Station, Indianapolis
Local Bus/Transit ServiceIndyGo
  • Interstate 465 – Beltway providing convenient access around Indianapolis and to surrounding suburbs.
  • Interstate 69 – Major north-south interstate connecting Lawrence with Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Michigan.
  • U.S. Route 36 (Pendleton Pike) – Principal commercial corridor linking Lawrence with downtown Indianapolis and Pendleton.
  • State Road 37 (Binford Boulevard) – Connects Lawrence with Fishers, Noblesville, and northeast Indianapolis.

Top Places to Visit in Lawrence, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Fort Harrison State ParkState Park
The Fort Golf ResortGolf Course
Fort Benjamin Harrison Historic DistrictHistoric Site
Museum of 20th Century WarfareMuseum
Skiles Test Nature ParkNature Preserve
Lawrence Community ParkPark
Benjamin Harrison YMCARecreation Center
Fort Harrison InnHistoric Landmark
Indian LakeLake
Geist ReservoirReservoir

Driving Distances from Lawrence, Indiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
IndianapolisIndiana1020 minutes
FishersIndiana915 minutes
NoblesvilleIndiana1422 minutes
CarmelIndiana1525 minutes
GreenwoodIndiana2235 minutes
AndersonIndiana3440 minutes
PlainfieldIndiana2535 minutes
WestfieldIndiana1828 minutes
MuncieIndiana511 hour
BloomingtonIndiana631 hour 20 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Lawrence, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Oaklandon Campus of Ivy Tech Community College (nearby)PublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Butler UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and health sciences
Indiana University IndianapolisPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
Marian UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences and liberal arts
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence TownshipPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Lawrence

Waterbodies in Lawrence, Indiana

Fall Creek, Geist Reservoir, Indian Lake, White River, Mud Creek, Buck Creek, Little Buck Creek, Pleasant Run

Stadiums in Lawrence

The Fort Golf Resort, Lawrence Community Park Sports Complex, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Victory Field

Lawrence, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Lawrence traces its origins to the nineteenth century and grew as a small farming community northeast of Indianapolis.
  • The establishment of Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1903 transformed the area into an important military center for training and logistics.
  • Following the closure of Fort Benjamin Harrison in the 1990s, the former military base was redeveloped into residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas.
  • Lawrence officially became a city in 1974 and has continued to expand as part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
  • Today, Lawrence is known for its diverse community, Fort Harrison State Park, and the preservation of the historic Fort Benjamin Harrison district.

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