Lawrence Pennsylvania Map

About Lawrence, Pennsylvania

Lawrence is a locality in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,154. The population density is 1028.7 people per km². Lawrence is located at 40.3062°N, 80.1206°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15055.

Lawrence, Washington County, Pennsylvania, rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent sculpting of water and earth. It lies 4.5 miles west-south-west of Bethel Park, PA (from Bethel Park, PA: bearing 251°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-west of Mount Lebanon. Rolling hills, their slopes softened by decades of cultivation and the dappled shade of mature trees, fall away into shallow valleys where creeks whisper secrets to the stones. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the rich, loamy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle clinging to fence rows. Evenings often bring a hushed quiet, broken only by the distant hum of traffic on a far-off highway or the chirping of unseen crickets, a gentle counterpoint to the deepening indigo of the sky. The history of Lawrence is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of southwestern Pennsylvania, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and broad fields that still define its character. For generations, families here have worked the land, coaxing sustenance from its fertile soil, a quiet resilience that underpins the local economy. While the shadow of industry, particularly coal mining, once loomed large in the broader region, Lawrence itself retains a more pastoral feel, a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the steady rhythm of community. The local schoolhouse, a sturdy brick building that has seen generations of children pass through its doors, stands as a quiet testament to enduring traditions and the ongoing commitment to the future of Lawrence.

About This Lawrence Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lawrence, Pennsylvania 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 Lawrence and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Lawrence includes the ZIP code (15055), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Washington County (Washington), and school district assignment (Canon-McMillan School District). 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.