Monthly Archives: March 2024

The Lawrenceburg Public School Tornado of 1965

On this day in 1965, a St. Patrick’s Day tornado pulled part of the roof from Lawrenceburg Public School–while 725 children were inside. At that time, LPS was still at its Jackson Avenue location (the building currently houses the Public … Continue reading

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Lawrence County’s First Courthouse (1821-1905)

On this day in 1905, the demolition of Lawrence County’s first courthouse was underway. The building was torn down to make way for the much grander 1905 Courthouse. Located at the center of the Public Square in Lawrenceburg, according to … Continue reading

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