Author : Anita DeVivo
Release : 2007-06-27
Genre : Photography
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 607/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Lawrence County by : Anita DeVivo

Download or read book Lawrence County written by Anita DeVivo. This book was released on 2007-06-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawrence County was named for naval captain James Lawrence, who gave the famous command Dont give up the ship during the War of 1812. His command became a slogan for western Pennsylvanians in the early 1800s when what was to become Lawrence County was divided between Mercer County and Beaver County. In 1820, residents started to protest the inconvenience of conducting business in two jurisdictions and proposed a new county to unify the community. They did not give up the ship. Finally in 1849, Lawrence County was authorized. The new county was rich with rolling hills, rivers, forests, and fertile land. Limestone, iron ore, coal, and clay supported burgeoning industries. Lawrence County illustrates the effect of these industries on the area through more than 200 vintage postcards and photographs. Also illustrated are the Old Order Amish and places such as Possum Hollow, Breakneck Bridge, SNPJ, and Energy.