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Lawrence

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Lawrence

Lawrence sits on the route: 10 minutes from Andover, 39km from Skinny House.

Lawrence is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 80,231, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lawrence sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lawrence to your route.

About Lawrence

Lawrence is a city located in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Merrimack River. At the 2020 census the city had a population of 89,143. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the east. Lawrence and Salem were the county seats of Essex

Read more County, until the state abolished county government in 1999. Lawrence is part of the Merrimack Valley. Manufacturing products of the city include electronic equipment, textiles, footwear, paper products, computers, and foodstuff. Lawrence was the residence of the poet Robert Frost for his early school years; his essays and poems were first published in the Lawrence High School newspaper. Lawrence is also the birthplace of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1918, and singer Robert Goulet in 1933.

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Where is Lawrence located?

Lawrence is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.7070 latitude, -71.1631 longitude.

What is the population of Lawrence?

Lawrence has a population of approximately 80,231 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
80,231
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.7070, -71.1631

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Lawrence

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lawrence.

North Andover

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 28,222

Methuen

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 52,044

Andover

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 8,762

Salem

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 29,549

Haverhill

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 62,765

Dracut

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 28,831

Tewksbury

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 29,326

Groveland

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 6,143

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