Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee | |
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 Town square in Lawrenceburg with a statue of David Crockett in the center. | |
| Motto: "Where Tradition Meets Progress" | |
 Location of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lawrence |
| Founded | 1819[1] |
| Incorporated | 1825 |
| Named for | James Lawrence |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council/Administrator |
| • Chief of Police | Keith Durham |
| • City Administrator | Chris Shaffer |
| • City Council | Council Members |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km2) |
| • Land | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 14,023 |
| • Density | 857.6/sq mi (331.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38464 |
| Area code | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-41340Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290790Template:GR |
| Website | www |
Lawrenceburg is a city in Lawrence County, Tennessee. According to United States Census Bureau in 2010 the population was 10,428. Lawrenceburg is the county seat of Lawrence CountyTemplate:GR. Lawrenceburg is located southwest of Nashville at the junction of U.S. Routes 43 and 64 and named after War of 1812 American Navy officer James Lawrence.
Geography
Lawrenceburg is located at 35°14′37″N 87°20′4″W / 35.24361°N 87.33444°W (35.243491, -87.334563)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (33 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1870 | 351 | — | |
| 1880 | 503 | 43.3% | |
| 1890 | 618 | 22.9% | |
| 1900 | 823 | 33.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,687 | 105.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,461 | 45.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,102 | 26.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,807 | 22.7% | |
| 1950 | 5,442 | 42.9% | |
| 1960 | 8,042 | 47.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,889 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 10,184 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,412 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 10,796 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,428 | −3.4% | |
| 2012 (est.) | 10,444 | 0.2% | |
| Sources:Template:GR[2] | |||
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2010, there were 10,428 people residing in the city. As of the end of 2013 the population is approximately 14,000. The population density was 857.6 people per square mile (331.1/km²). There were 5,166 housing units at an average density of 410.4 per square mile (158.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.29% White, 3.94% Black, 0.43% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
There were 4,718 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24, and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,770, and the median income for a family was $32,856. Males had a median income of $27,264 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,310. About 12.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
History
According to a recent theory, the Lawrenceburg area is the likely site of "Chicasa" — the place where Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his men wintered in 1540-41 (earlier theories have suggested this campsite to have been in northern Mississippi). The Cherokee sold the area to the USA in 1806.[citation needed]
Upon moving from East Tennessee in the early 19th century, around 1817, he served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia, and a state representative. David Crockett established a powder mill on Shoal Creek; this area is now known as his namesake, David Crockett State Park. Crockett was elected as a commissioner and served on the board that placed Lawrenceburg four miles (6 km) west of the geographic center of Lawrence County. Crockett was opposed to the city being located in its current location, largely out of fear of flooding. He and his family lived in Lawrenceburg for several years before moving to West Tennessee after a flood destroyed his mill.
After World War II, the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, a U.S. producer of bicycles and outdoor equipment, moved its manufacturing operations to Lawrenceburg, building a new factory and assembly plant. Over the next several decades, the Murray factory grew to be one of the largest in the United States: 42.7 acres (173,000 m2) under roof.
A 100-year flood struck Lawrenceburg in July 1998. At least one person was killed during the flood on Shoal Creek.[3]
Culture
Tourist attractions include David Crockett State Park, Amish Country, and the James D. Vaughan Gospel Music Museum.
Major Annual Events
| Event | Setting and Details |
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| David Crockett Days | Held in August at David Crockett State Park, this event celebrates David Crockett's birthday with outdoor events, food, and crafts. |
| Middle Tennessee District Fair | Hosted at Rotary Park, the week-long fair is the largest annual event in the county, featuring food, shopping, livestock, craft and food exhibits, a midway with rides and games, and nightly events such as the "Fairest of the Fair" beauty pageants, demolition derby, and more. |
| Southeast Law Enforcement Training Seminar | Since the late 1990s, the annual educational and training event has hosted around 1,000 police officers at local venues for a week each summer. Internationally recognized law enforcement specialists conduct presentations and offer courses during the convention. |
Education
The city is home to Lawrence County High School, E.O. Coffman Middle School, Ingram Sowell Elementary School, David Crockett Elementary School, Leoma Elementary, New Prospect Elementary, and Lawrenceburg Public Elementary School. The local school district also operates an adult secondary educational facility and a specialized achievement school for K-12 students within the city's borders.
Private School Sacred Heart Elementary.
Post-Secondary Lawrenceburg is home to a satellite campus of Columbia State Community College.
Radio Broadcasting
Notable Residents
- Michael Jeter - Tony Award winning actor for Grand Hotel, who also had a memorable film role in The Green Mile.
- James Daniel Niedergeses - Roman Catholic Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville.
- David Weathers - Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Fred Dalton Thompson - lawyer, actor, and former U.S. senator and Law & Order cast-member. Sought the GOP nomination for president in the 2008 campaign.
- Davy Crockett - For a time he called Lawrenceburg, Tennessee his home. Many landmarks and businesses now include Crockett in their names. David Crockett State Park and the David Crockett Monument located on the city square are two well known spots that pay homage to the legendary outdoors-man.
- James David Vaughan - Credited as the father of Southern Gospel Music and founder of the "Vaughan Publishing Company" in Downtown Lawrenceburg. Vaughan also created the state's first radio station, WOAN, in 1922 and served as the city's mayor for a stint during the 1920s.
References
- ^ Paul Hellman, Historical Gazetteer of the United States (Taylor and Francis, 2005), p. 1018.
- ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
- ^ Tennessee Flooding Events: Lawrenceburg, TN - July 1998 - Shoal Creek. Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center, National Weather Service. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
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