Lawrenceville (New Jersey)

Lawrenceville is a census -designated place and unincorporated community in Mercer County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. 2010 included nearly 4,000 residents to do so. The area is part of Lawrence Township, including 2010, approximately 33000 inhabitants included.

Geography

The place is situated on the " U.S. Route 206 ". About 5 km to the west lies the " Trenton - Mercer Airport "; there is also the capital begins Trenton (New Jersey) in the state.

History

The town was founded in 1697 under the name of Maidenhead and at that time had yet to Burlington County. From 1714 he was part of Hunterdon County. 1777 Maidenhead was a station for British troops in the Second Battle of Trenton. 1816 named to the place to its present name. It is named after James Lawrence, who had come in 1812 in the British -American War in honor. Since the creation of Mercer County, 1838, the town belongs to this county.

Infrastructure

1810, now has more than 30 buildings was established including Chapel comprehensive Lawrenceville School. For the location, it was also economically significant. In their environment, research institutions settled, the ausserhlab nearby is the place. In Lawrenceville, there is also a primary school. Other schools are part of the Township.

Personalities

Jon Stewart spent his youth here.

Weblink

Side of the Lawrence Historical Society

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• Location in New Jersey
• Mercer County (New Jersey)
• Place in North America