Lawrenceville is an

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in northeastern Hancock County,

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, United States. It is directly adjacent to the city of

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, and has been closely connected to it throughout its history. It is part of the

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History

The history of Lawrenceville goes back to 1714, when a trading post was established in the area. The town was created by an act of the Virginia legislature in 1814. It once had its own elementary school, but students today commute to Chester.

Geography

Lawrenceville is located on the East Liverpool South U.S. Geological Survey Map, and lies at an

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of 978 feet (289 m). The GNIS ID codes for Lawrenceville is 1554924.

Notable landmark

* Little Blue Run Lake

References

*http://lewis-clark.org/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=2966 Unincorporated communities in Hancock County, West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia {{HancockCountyWV-geo-stub