Map of Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

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Map of Lawrence County - Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Lawrence County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Lawrence County located in the map, major cities in Lawrence county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Lawrence County, Kentucky

Map of Lawrence County, Kentucky

About Lawrence County Map, Kentucky: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Lawrence County, Kentucky

Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It's county seat is Louisa. As per 2020 census, the population of Lawrence County is 16290 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 419 sq mi (1,085 km2). Lawrence County was established on 1821.

Lawrence County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
County SeatLouisa
Largest City/TownLouisa
Established1821
Total Area420 sq mi (1,088 sq km)
Land Area416 sq mi (1,077 sq km)
Water Area4.5 sq mi (12 sq km)
Population16,293 (Census 2020)
Population Density39 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 23, Kentucky Route 3, Kentucky Route 32, Kentucky Route 644
Major RiversBig Sandy River, Levisa Fork, Tug Fork
Neighboring CountiesBoyd County, Carter County, Elliott County, Johnson County, Martin County, Wayne County (WV)
Famous ForYatesville Lake, Appalachian culture, country music heritage, and scenic eastern Kentucky hills
Top AttractionsYatesville Lake State Park, Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Downtown Louisa, Lawrence County Museum, Big Sandy River recreation
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Lawrence County, Kentucky

Lawrence County is located in eastern Kentucky within the Eastern Coal Field region and was established in 1821 from Floyd and Greenup counties. The county seat and largest city is Louisa. Lawrence County is known for Appalachian heritage, scenic river valleys, country music traditions, outdoor recreation at Yatesville Lake, and its location along the Big Sandy River bordering West Virginia. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Lawrence County, Kentucky

City/TownPopulationLatitude & Longitude
Louisa (county seat)2,600+38.1143°N, 82.6035°W
Blaine60+38.0298°N, 82.7460°W
FallsburgUnincorporated38.1765°N, 82.7248°W
LowmansvilleRural Community37.9990°N, 82.7426°W
WebbvilleHistoric Community38.0343°N, 82.8201°W
UlyssesUnincorporated38.1508°N, 82.6464°W
BuchananRural Community38.0667°N, 82.6754°W
MazieHistoric Community38.0911°N, 82.7240°W

Best Golf Courses in Lawrence County, Kentucky

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Eagle Ridge Golf CourseLouisa38.1207°N, 82.6404°W
Hidden Cove Golf CourseNearby Grayson38.3559°N, 82.9362°W
Sandy Creek Golf CourseNearby Greenup38.5838°N, 82.8191°W
Diamond Links Golf ClubNearby Catlettsburg38.4045°N, 82.6071°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Lawrence County

Major highways connect Lawrence County with eastern Kentucky coalfield communities, West Virginia, and the Ohio River region.

  • U.S. Route 23 - major north-south corridor known as the Country Music Highway
  • Kentucky Route 3 - regional highway serving Louisa and surrounding communities
  • Kentucky Route 32 - scenic roadway through Appalachian foothills
  • Kentucky Route 644 - local connector linking rural valleys and river communities

Neighboring Counties of Lawrence County

  • Boyd County (north)
  • Carter County (northwest)
  • Elliott County (west)
  • Johnson County (south)
  • Martin County (southeast)
  • Wayne County, West Virginia (east)

What are Top Attractions in Lawrence County, Kentucky

The county offers lake recreation, mountain scenery, Appalachian culture, and riverfront attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Yatesville Lake State ParkLouisa AreaBoating, fishing, camping, and hiking
Eagle Ridge Golf CourseLouisaScenic golf and outdoor recreation
Downtown LouisaLouisaHistoric buildings and local businesses
Lawrence County MuseumLouisaRegional history and Appalachian heritage exhibits
Big Sandy River RecreationCountywideFishing, boating, and riverside scenery
Yatesville Lake MarinaYatesville Lake AreaWater sports and lakeside recreation
Country Music HighwayCountywideMusic heritage and scenic driving route
Fallsburg Historic AreaFallsburgSmall-town Appalachian heritage
Appalachian Scenic DrivesCountywideMountain views and countryside landscapes
Community Heritage FestivalsLouisa AreaLocal culture and seasonal celebrations

Distance from Lawrence County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Louisa to Ashland, Kentucky - 32 mi (51 km)
  • Louisa to Huntington, West Virginia - 34 mi (55 km)
  • Louisa to Paintsville, Kentucky - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Louisa to Charleston, West Virginia - 81 mi (130 km)
  • Louisa to Lexington, Kentucky - 142 mi (229 km)
  • Louisa to Pikeville, Kentucky - 79 mi (127 km)
  • Louisa to Louisville, Kentucky - 221 mi (356 km)
  • Louisa to Cincinnati, Ohio - 165 mi (266 km)
  • Louisa to Columbus, Ohio - 174 mi (280 km)
  • Louisa to Knoxville, Tennessee - 226 mi (364 km)
  • Louisa to Indianapolis, Indiana - 269 mi (433 km)
  • Louisa to Nashville, Tennessee - 313 mi (504 km)

References

  1. Lawrence County Official Website
  2. Lawrence County, Kentucky - Wikipedia
  3. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
  4. Yatesville Lake State Park
  5. History of Lawrence County
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