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Lawrence County, Indiana

Lawrence County, Indiana
County
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°48′N 86°33′W / 38.800°N 86.550°W / 38.800; -86.550Coordinates: 38°48′N 86°33′W / 38.800°N 86.550°W / 38.800; -86.550
Country United States United States
State Indiana Indiana
Founded 1818
Named for James Lawrence
County seat Bedford
Largest city Bedford (population and area)
Incorporated
Municipalities
Three Cities and Towns
Government
 • Type County
 • Body Board of Commissioners
Area
 • Total 451.93 sq mi (1,170.5 km2)
 • Land 449.17 sq mi (1,163.3 km2)
 • Water 2.76 sq mi (7.1 km2)
Area rank 20th largest county in Indiana
Elevation 502 ft (153 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 46,134
 • Estimate (2013) 45,844
 • Rank 31st largest county in Indiana
1,050th largest county in U.S.
 • Density 103/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP Codes 47264, 47420-21, 47436-37, 47446, 47451, 47462, 47467, 47470
Area code 812 and 930
Congressional district 9th
Indiana Senate district 44th
Indiana House of Representatives districts 65th and 73rd
FIPS code 18-093
GNIS feature ID 0451703
  • Indiana county number 47
Bedford, Indiana
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Source: The Weather Channel