Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lawrenceville is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, about 21 miles East of Roswell, and 27 miles Northeast of Atlanta, and is the county seat for Gwinnett County.Lawrenceville is the second oldest city in the Metro Atlanta Area. The city is named after Captain James Lawrence, commander of the Frigate Chesapeake during the War of 1812.
Downtown Lawrenceville is overflowing with history. Historically significant buildings in downtown Lawrenceville include the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse and Lawrenceville Female Seminary. Also downtown are various landmarks and antique locations. The downtown area also includes Rhodes Jordan Park, named after a former mayor and originally owned by the city but now part of the Gwinnett County park system.
Points of Interest in Lawrenceville, Georgia:
- Gwinnet Historic Courthouse – host to Art on the Historic Courthouse Square, a free family festival for the arts, held each year in May, as well as other seasonal events throughout the year.
- Gwinnett County Veterans War Memorial Museum – The museum guest register reports visitors from at least 22 states and three other countries.
Lawrenceville Facts:
- Total area - 13.1 square mile
- Population in July 2003 - 26,698
- Median age of residents - 32.3 years old
- Median income for a family - $63,999
- Adults married – 48%
- Commuters – 94%
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