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Lawrence County, Illinois ___________ Driving Directions From Quincy, take I-172 south for 15 miles to I-72. Take I-72 east 100 miles to Springfield. Continue on I-72 east for an additional 30 miles to Decatur. Take US-36 east about 50 miles to US-150. Take US-150 south for 80 miles to Lawrenceville. Approximately 275 miles. Calendar of Events For a calendar of events visit Lawrence City's site. History Lawrence County was organized in 1821 but its history didn’t start then. The Wabash River Valley had seen Native American, French, and British occupations until 1779 when American soldiers took over. French, Scottish, and Irish settlers came to Lawrence County to pioneer a new life in a new world. Many settled in Lawrenceville, the Lawrence County seat, located on the west bank of the Embarras River. There’s a bounty of history to be found within Lawrence County. Abraham Lincoln first set foot in Illinois when he crossed the Wabash River at Lawrence County in 1830. For additional information about Lawrence County and its attractions call the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce at (618) 943-3516. QuincyNet Home Copyright© 2002 - 2009 by QuincyNet, a division of HCW Ltd. All Rights Reserved