LAWRENCEVILLE

NAME: Lawrenceville COUNTY: Montgomery ROADS: 2WD GRID: 2 CLIMATE: Mild BEST TIME TO VISIT: Any

COMMENTS: 4th County Seat. 0 population. Located in Uwharrie National Forest, Hwy 27 between Albemarle and Troy. REMAINS: Roadbed, partial house, Markers, Monument

Named for Captain James Lawrence who made famous the line "Don't give up the ship!"  About 500 people lived there. In 1818 had a post office. Courthouse burned in 1842 destroying records, believed intentional. Monument erected in 2009. Submitted by: Robert Peeler

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