Lawrence County, Missouri is located in southwest Missouri which
is also referred to as the Ozarks. The county was organized
February 14, 1845, although settlers first began moving into the
territory as early as 1831. The county was named after Captain
James Lawrence who was killed in the War of 1812. The county
seat is Mt. Vernon. Lawrence County is approximately 625 square
miles with a population of just under 40,000. It borders seven
other counties in southwest Missouri and is located in-between
two much larger counties with Jasper County to the west and
Greene County to the east. Lawrence County is primarily a rural
county with many family owned and operated farms which produce a
variety of livestock and crops. The county has seen an increase
in population over the years because of the rural lifestyle.
Many people are moving out of the big city and finding this area
a great place to live while still having access to the big city
amenities thanks to major highways such as Interstate 44 and
U.S. highway 60