Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,293. Its county seat is Louisa.
Named for James Lawrence, a naval officer from the War of 1812, Lawrence County has produced many country music stars including Tyler Childers, Larry Cordle, Ricky Skaggs, and Noah Thompson as well as late Chief Justice of the United States Fred M. Vinson and former Kentucky governor Paul E. Patton.
In regard to alcoholic beverage sales, Lawrence County is considered a "moist" county, meaning alcohol sales are only allowed within the city limits of Louisa.