Lawrence, Pennsylvania

Lawrence is a census-designated place located in [Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania|Washington County, Pennsylvania|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.

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.

Economy

Black Box Corporation is based in Lawrence.