Lawrenceville Virginia Map

About Lawrenceville, Virginia

Lawrenceville is a locality in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,272. The population density is 385.3 people per km². Lawrenceville is located at 36.7576°N, 77.8469°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23868.

Lawrenceville rests in a landscape of subtle, rolling terrain, where the land gently rises and falls like a slumbering giant. It lies 40.7 miles south-west of Petersburg, VA (from Petersburg, VA: bearing 217°T), and is situated 17.6 miles west-north-west of Emporia. Mature oaks and pines stand sentinel over fields that stretch towards a horizon softened by the humid Virginia air, their branches often draped with the ethereal Spanish moss that lends a touch of the ancient South to the scene. The sky above Lawrenceville can be a vast canvas, shifting from the sharp, bright blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, casting long shadows that deepen the character of the quiet streets and the weathered facades of its older buildings. The air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and, in certain seasons, the earthier perfume of freshly turned soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats just beyond the town's edges. The history of Lawrenceville is inextricably linked to its agricultural roots, the very soil bearing witness to generations of farming that have shaped its economy and its character. Once a vital hub for tobacco and cotton, the land continues to yield its bounty, though the economic landscape has diversified over the years, with small businesses and local services forming the backbone of commerce. The presence of St. Paul's College, though its physical campus is no longer active, left an indelible mark on the intellectual and cultural life of Lawrenceville, its legacy a whispered memory in the town's collective consciousness. Old brick buildings, some bearing the patina of a century or more, speak of a time when Lawrenceville was a more bustling crossroads, and the quiet hum of daily life today carries an echo of that past, a measured pace that allows for reflection and a deep connection to the enduring spirit of the place.

About This Lawrenceville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawrenceville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.757647, -77.846937. 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 Brunswick County.

Detailed location data for Lawrenceville includes the ZIP code (23868), telephone area code (804), county seat of Brunswick County (Lawrenceville), and school district assignment (Brunswick County Public Schools). 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.