Lawrence is a

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located in Cecil Township, Washington County in the state of

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. The community is a

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suburb located in northern Washington County near the Allegheny County line. As of the 2010 census the population was 540 residents.

Demographics

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.

Economy

Black Box Corporation is based in Lawrence.

References

Census-designated places in Washington County, Pennsylvania Census-designated places in Pennsylvania {{WashingtonCountyPA-geo-stub