Lawrenceville Illinois Map

About Lawrenceville, Illinois

Lawrenceville is a locality in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,941. The population density is 756.8 people per km². Lawrenceville is located at 38.7292°N, 87.6817°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62439.

Lawrenceville, a place where the flatlands of southeastern Illinois begin to hint at the low, rolling terrain to come, feels like a quiet settlement carved from the broad, open sky. It lies 29.1 miles west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 274°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-north-west of Vincennes. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of drying earth and distant, sun-baked fields, a pervasive perfume of agriculture. Streets are wide, lined with sturdy brick buildings that speak of a past prosperity, and the gentle curve of the Embarras River, a ribbon of muddy water, sketches the southern edge of Lawrenceville, its banks softened by the persistent green of willows and cottonwoods. The character of Lawrenceville is one of understated endurance, a place that has seen seasons turn and economies shift without losing its fundamental connection to the land. The history of Lawrenceville is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the waterways that have long served as its arteries. Established in the early 19th century, it grew from a modest trading post into a county seat, its fortunes initially tied to steamboat traffic on the Embarras and later to the agricultural bounty of Lawrence County. The legacy of oil booms has also left its mark, a period of frenzied growth and subsequent decline that is whispered in the older structures and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, the local economy continues to be rooted in agriculture, with the scent of harvested crops often mingling with the hum of machinery from the manufacturing plants that provide steady employment. A notable landmark, the impressive courthouse, stands as a silent sentinel, a reminder of the civic pride that has always been a quiet undercurrent in Lawrenceville.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lawrenceville, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lawrenceville and Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Lawrenceville includes the ZIP code (62439), telephone area code (217), county seat of Lawrence County (Lawrenceville), and school district assignment (Lawrence County Community Unit District 20). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lawrenceville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.