Lawrence Township Ohio Map

About Lawrence Township, Ohio

Lawrence Township is a locality in Stark County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Lawrence Township is located at 40.8730°N, 81.5816°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44641.

Lawrence Township unfolds across the rolling terrain of Stark County, a landscape etched by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers long ago. It lies 4.6 miles west of Jackson Township, OH (from Jackson Township, OH: bearing 276°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Massillon. Here, the land rises and falls with a gentle persistence, not in dramatic peaks, but in broad, sweeping curves that cradle fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets on the breeze. Ancient oaks, their branches reaching skyward in gnarled, arthritic gestures, punctuate the open spaces, offering dappled shade that shifts with the sun's languid arc. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming clover, especially potent in the soft light of late afternoon. The roots of Lawrence Township run deep, intertwined with the agricultural heritage that continues to define its character. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives measured by the seasons and the bounty of the soil. While the broader region may have seen shifts in its industrial heart, Lawrence Township retains a sturdy, grounded economy, with farming still a vital thread in its fabric. Small businesses, often family-owned, serve the local population, their storefronts reflecting a quiet, unhurried pace of life. It's a place where neighbors still know each other's names, and the shared history of rural stewardship fosters a sense of enduring community.

About This Lawrence Township Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawrence Township, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.873012, -81.581578. 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 Lawrence Township and Stark County.

Detailed location data for Lawrence Township includes the ZIP code (44614), telephone area code (330), county seat of Stark County (Canton), and school district assignment. 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 Lawrence Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.