Lawrence, Pennsylvania

Lawrence is a census-designated place[1] located in Cecil Township, Washington County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is a Pittsburgh suburb located in northern Washington County near the Allegheny County line. As of the 2010 census[2] the population was 540 residents.

Lawrence, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWashington
Population
 (2010)
  Total540
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

History

Lawrence was mostly built as a miner's village for the Montour #4 Mine, which opened in 1914. Montour #4 closed in 1980 after flooding.[3]

Economy

Black Box Corporation is based in Lawrence.

References

  1. https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=42:4241968
  2. https://www.census.gov/#
  3. Ciminel, Bob (2012). "Montour No. 4" (PDF). montourrr.com. Retrieved April 18, 2021.


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