Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Lawrenceburg is a city of 5,179 people in Dearborn County, Indiana, founded in 1802.
Why visit Lawrenceburg
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Leive, Parks and Stapp Opera House, Carroll Lee Cropper Bridge, Daniel S. Major House and Aurora City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Lawrenceburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg is a city in and the county seat of Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,129 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Dearborn County. Lawrenceburg is in southeast Indiana, southeast of Indianapolis and on the Ohio River west of Cincinnati.
From the Wikipedia article Lawrenceburg, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Leive, Parks and Stapp Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Former theater in Aurora, Indiana, United States
Carroll Lee Cropper Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Kentucky–Indiana near Greendale, Indiana
Perfect North Slopes
Ski area · 2.9 mi
Ski resort in Indiana, United Staates
Museums and landmarks22
Daniel S. Major House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
761 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg
Aurora City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic city hall in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana
Aurora Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Public library in Aurora, Indiana
Boone County Distillery Superintendent's House and Guest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Dearborn County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
County courthouse in Indiana, United States of America
Donald Barger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Downtown Aurora Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Farmers Bank of Petersburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Boone County, Kentucky, United States
George Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Road bridge in Indiana, United States of America
George Sutton Medical Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic building in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
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Hillforest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
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Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes15
Funny Farm Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.8 mi
29 East High Street, Lawrenceburg
Sa 08:00-17:00, Su 09:00-15:00, Tu-Fr 07:00-17:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.9 mi
1076 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg
Mo-Th 10:15-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:15-24:00; Su 10:15-23:00
3 more on the map.
History
Founded in 1802, Lawrenceburg was named for the maiden name of the wife of founder Samuel C. Vance.
On February 12, 1861, Abraham Lincoln made a pre-inaugural speech from his train platform while stopped in Lawrenceburg.
In the 19th century, Lawrenceburg became an important trading center for riverboats on the Ohio River.
The Dearborn County Courthouse, Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District, Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church, the Liberty Theatre, the Dunn Home, The Daniel S. Major House, and Vance-Tousey House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Lawrenceburg, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
765 East Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg
Churches and places of worship10
Christian Meeting House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
First Evangelical United Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
First Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Grace Church of the Valley
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
1709 Nowlin Avenue, Lawrenceburg
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Lawrenceburg
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 4.0 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati-Fernbank (10 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
Dearborn County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Aurora 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Greendale 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Hidden Valley 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Francisville 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Bright 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Cleves 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- North Bend 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Hebron 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Burlington 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Miami Heights 10 mi northeast, about 15 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
- Lawrenceburg-indiana-from-above, Unknown author, Public domain
- 20170424 02 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20170424 04 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Lawrenceburg Public Library 2017, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dearborn County Courthouse — Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Angevine Log Cabin in Lawrenceburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Vance–Tousey House — Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- High and Vine in Lawrenceburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1969 Lawrenceburg, Indiana Soap Box Derby Champion Alfred Dewayne Uhlman, Bill Wrigley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buildings in Lawrenceburg 2017b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buildings in Lawrenceburg 2017a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District - July 2008, Carey Akin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Carey Akin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District - July 2008 - 04, Carey Akin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District - April 2008 - 02, Carey Akin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- State Line Archeological District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Leive, Parks and Stapp Opera House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas Gaff House (Hillforest), Cédric Boismain from France, CC BY 2.0
- George Street Bridge in Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- DonaldBargerHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChristianMeetingHouse, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- FarmersBankPetersburg, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- City hall in Aurora, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora First Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- ProspectFarm, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Evangelical United Church of Christ, Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- BooneCoDistillerySupt, Photo by Greg Hume ( Greg5030 ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Sutton Medical Office, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora First Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lewis Hurlbert, Sr. House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aurora Public Library, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Levi Stevens House in Aurora, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carroll Lee Cropper P6200006, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perfect North Slopes - Runway (4260540092), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Daniel S. Major House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS018-E-23067 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-77070 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-77072 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-77071 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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