Lawrence is an abandoned village in section 16 of St. Lawrence Township, Scott County, in the

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. The

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classifies it as a populated place.

History

Lawrence village was originally called St. Lawrence. Both names honor John Lawrence, a pioneer settler. A post office operated under the name St. Lawrence from 1857 until 1879.

References

{{authority control Former populated places in Minnesota Former populated places in Scott County, Minnesota 1857 establishments in Minnesota Territory Populated places established in 1857