Lawrence is located in Northeast Kansas, just 45 minutes west of Kansas City, and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. The community was named after philanthropist and outspoken opponent of slavery, Amos A. Lawrence.
Lawrence is listed 15th in John Villani's, “ The 100 Best Small Art Towns In America.”
Population: 81,816 (as on July 2005)
Elevation: 850 feet
Land area: 28.1 square miles
Latitude: 38.96 N
Longitude: 95.25 W
Climate:
- Annual Average Temperature (in Fahrenheit): Average 56 / High 67 / Low 45
- January Average Temperature: High 38 / Low 18
- July Average Temperature: High 91 / Low 69
- Annual Average Snowfall: 21"
- Annual Average Precipitation: 37"
Attractions
Local festivals:
- Douglas County Fair - July 30-Aug. 6, 2006
- Eagle Day - Jan. 21, 2007
