Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Lawrenceburg is a city of 11,943 people in Anderson County, Kentucky.
Why visit Lawrenceburg
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Young's High Bridge, Confederate Monument in Lawrenceburg and Dowling House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Lawrenceburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg is a home rule-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 11,728 at the 2020 census. It is the seat of its county. Lawrenceburg is part of the Frankfort, Kentucky, micropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Lawrenceburg, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Young's High Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks8
Confederate Monument in Lawrenceburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Dowling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Lawrenceburg Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States
Rev. William Dudley Moore House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
T. B. Ripy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Thomas H. Hanks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former house in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes19
King's Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
1252 Anderson Crossing Drive
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Licho's Mexican Kitchen
Restaurant · Mexican
1090 Ste. 4 Glensboro Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Lineage Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant · American, Fine Dining, Local · 0.5 mi
1010;115 Chico Drive;South Main Street, Lawrenceburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Broadway Barrels
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
604 West Broadway Street
Mo-We 14:00-21:00; Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 00:00-20:00
Amanda's Carry Out Cafe
Restaurant · American, Deli, Regional
1090 Ste. 6a Glensboro Road
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
Taylor Belle's & Burgers
Ice cream
1066 Glensboro Road
Tu-Sa 10:30-21:00
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Fast food · Burger, Chicken, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Sandwich · 0.5 mi
606 West Broadway Street
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:30; Su 07:00-22:00
7 more on the map.
History
The site of Lawrenceburg was settled in the early 1780s by a German immigrant named Jacob Kaufman and was first called Kaufman's or Coffman's Station. The post office was established as Lawrenceburg on January 22, 1817, for William Lawrence, a local tavern owner. The community was incorporated as Lawrence in 1820 by the Court of Franklin County (of which it was then a part) but renamed Lawrenceburg in 1827. James Lawrence, a naval officer, is the namesake.
The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1850.
The Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg was founded in 1888 and the physical distillery was built in 1910 in Spanish Mission-style architecture, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Wild Turkey bourbon distillery is also located in Lawrenceburg.
From the History section of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Alton Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.0 mi
1331 Bypass South, Lawrenceburg
First Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.5 mi
North Main Street, Lawrenceburg
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Kentucky Tech - Anderson County Tech Ctr
School · 2.9 mi
1500 Bypass North Us 127, Lawrenceburg
Healthcare5
Map of Lawrenceburg
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 45°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 5.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Versailles 3 Nnw 72430 (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
Anderson County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-11-26: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (FFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Frankfort 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Lexington-Fayette 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Georgetown 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Danville 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Bardstown 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Jeffersontown 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Berea 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jeffersonville 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Clarksville 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 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
- T.B. Ripy House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dowling House in Lawrenceburg, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rev. W.D. Moore home, Fd5851, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eastern end of bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
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