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Lawrence Islands Facts Country USA (United States of America) State Kansas Counties Douglas County Total Area 28.7 sq miles Lat Long Coordinates 38.9717º N, 95.2350º W Time Zone CST (UTC−06:00)…




Lawrence Islands Facts

Country USA (United States of America)
State Kansas
Counties Douglas County
Total Area 28.7 sq miles
Lat Long Coordinates 38.9717º N, 95.2350º W
Time Zone CST (UTC−06:00)
Demonyms Kansan
Area Code 785
Language English
Major Religion Roman Catholic, Christian
Museums Museum of Natural History,Spencer Museum of Art,Booth Family Hall of Athletics
Universities The University of Kansas
Official Website www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/

Lawrence is a city in the U.S state of Kansas. It was founded in 1854 for the New England Emigrant Aid Company, by Charles Robinson.

The pro-slavery Quantrill’s Raiders burned the city in 1863 killing150 citizens. The city then later developed turning these historic buildings into restaurants and boutiques. It is the river city in Douglas County and also the county seat of Douglas County.

Hotels:

The city hotels that offer comfy accommodation and mouth-watering dishes make these hotels the favorites of the tourists. The special care they show for their guests is their highlight. SpringHill Suites Lawrence, Halcyon House, Eldridge Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Lawrence, Hampton Inn Lawrence, Baymont Inn Lawrence, Econo Lodge, Golden Rule Motel, Holiday Inn Lawrence, Motel 6 Lawrence, Best Value Hallmark Inn and Quality Inn are the famous hotels in the city.

Transportation:

The city has a transportation system, which is really commendable. The bus service in the city is the main common means of transportation in the city. Lawrence County Airport serves the city. Cars and taxis are the other means to travel within the city.

Places of Attraction:

Bowersock Dam, KU Natural History Museum, the Spencer Museum of Art that displays collection of paintings, sculptures and photography, Fire Station No 4- a stone barn where runaway slaves hid in 1800s are the historically important places in the city. Boating, swimming, fishing and camping in Clinton Lake are really amazing. The city also offers a variety of mountain biking venues, including the trails at Clinton Lake and the river trails by the Kansas River, which gives an everlasting memory to the visitors.

Educational institute in Lawrence

Bishop Seabury Academy Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Free State High School Raintree Montessori School
Haskell Indian Nations University Southwest Middle School
Lawrence High School University of Kansas
Lawrence Public Library Veritas Christian School

Hospital in Lawrence

Lawrence Memorial Ranjbar Orthodontics

Hotel in Lawrence

Best Western Lawrence Hampton Inn Lawrence
Comfort Inn & Suites Virginia inn

Parks in Lawrence

Broken Arrow Park Lyons Park
Burcham Park Martin Park
Centennial Park Naismith Valley Park
Deerfield Park Perry Park
DeVictor Park Riverfront Park
Holcom Park Recreation Center Sesquicentennial Point
Lawrence Nature Park

Point of interest in Lawrence

23rd Street Brewery Lawrence Country Club
Alchemy Coffee & Bake House LAWRENCE KIA
Alvamar Country Club Memorial Stadium
BKB Leather Oak Hill Cemetery
Burger King Orchards Golf and FootGolf by CobbleStone
Chipotle Mexican Grill QuikTrip
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant Set’em Up Jacks
Eagle Bend Golf Course Skin Illustrations Tattoos & Hairdoos
Hastings Entertainment Slow Ride Roadhouse
Hobby Lobby The Burger Stand at The Casbah
Howard Pine’s Garden Center The Granada
Kmart Distribution Center The Salty Iguana
Lawrence Arts Center

Religion in Lawrence

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Immanuel Lutheran Church
Grace Evangelical Presbyterian

Shopping Center in Lawrence

Dillons The Home Depot
Menards The Malls Shopping Center
Sprouts Farmers Market Walmart Supercenter
The Community Mercantile

Theater in Lawrence

Liberty Hall Regal Cinemas Southwind 12
Lied Center of Kansas

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