Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Lawrence is a community of 1,154 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lawrence
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Boyce Station, Greer Tunnel and Southpointe.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lawrence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a census-designated place located in Cecil Township, Washington County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is a Pittsburgh suburb located in northern Washington County near the Allegheny County line. As of the 2010 census the population was 540 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Lawrence, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Boyce Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Railway station in Upper St. Clair, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Southpointe
Park · 2.7 mi
Business park near Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Restaurants and cafes12
History
Lawrence was mostly built as a miner's village for the Montour #4 Mine, which opened in 1914. Montour #4 closed in 1980 after flooding.
From the History section of Lawrence, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Faith Chapel Community Church
Church · Nondenominational
9 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
Fawcett United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
346 Fawcett Church Road
The Table Church - Pittsburgh South
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
1120 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare2
Map of Lawrence
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington 3 Ne (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Bethel Park 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Houston 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Heidelberg 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Glendale 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Whitehall 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Baldwin 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Washington 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Pittsburgh 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- West Mifflin 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Boyce Station, Upper St Clair, PA, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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