Lawrence County Alabama

Created in 1818, th ecounty is named in honor of Captain James Lawrence,
famous for his war of 1812 battle cry "Don't give up the ship!"
Lawrence County has a population of 31,513 and covers 696 square miles. More than
100,000 acres of that is Bankhead National Forest. The Countys many
historic sites included: General Joe Wheelers Home, The McMahon Home,
where the Red Rovers were originally organized, Oakville Indian Mounds
Park and Museum, Jesse Owens Memorial Park, Pine Torch Church, Courtland
Presbyterian Church, Wheeler Dam, and the Sipsey Wilderness Area.