Lawrence County, Mississippi
Where Your Business Will Grow
We offer a range of services to help you achieve the perfect location for a business or industry. Not sure what you need, or what it costs? We can explain in detail all the services we can offer when locating to Lawrence County and tell you more about our county. Get in touch below!
Location
In the Middle of It All!
Lawrence County sits in the middle of it all! As a county in Southwest Mississippi we offer a great location to reach most of the transportation hubs of the south in a days drive.
Lawrence County is a 436 sq. mile county located in Southwest Mississippi with an abundance of infrastructural advantages for a cluster of different industries.
Conveniently Access
- East/West Four Lane US Highway 84 (The Future I-14)
- North/South MS Highway 27
- Natural Gas Access
- Rail Access
- Pearl River Access
- CenterPoint Natural Gas Access
- Canadian National Rail Access
Distance from Lawrence County to Major U.S. Markets
Lawrence
County
New Orleans
152 Miles
Dallas
443 Miles
Memphis
271 Miles
Charlotte
657 Miles
St. Louis
553 Miles
Huntsville
365 Miles
Atlanta
411 Miles
Tampa
522 Miles
Distance from Lawrence County to Major U.S. Markets
| CITY | DISTANCE |
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| New Orleans, LA | 152 Miles |
| Memphis, TN | 271 Miles |
| Huntsville, AL | 365 Miles |
| Atlanta, GA | 411 Miles |
| Dallas, TX | 443 Miles |
| Tampa. FL | 522 Miles |
| St. Louis, MI | 553 Miles |
| Charlotte, NC | 657 Miles |
Fun Fact:
The designated Interstate 14 planned will give Lawrence County Interstate will open many doors for Lawrence County, such as interstate access to the area's largest ports, logistic hubs, airports, and more!
Transportation
You Can Get There From Lawrence County
When it comes to transportation we have no shortage even though we do not house any airports or ports. We offer rail access, four-lane highways, and a short drive to several major airports and ports in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Explore:
Roads & Rail
Lawrence County offers a large variety of roads and rails for companies and warehouses. We do have rail access and have many highways that run though our county.
Roads
Highways
Highway 84
4-Lane Highway
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This highway also allows easy access to the port at Vidalia /Natchez.
Highway 27
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This highway also gives you access to the port of New Orleans.
Highway 43
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Highway 44
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Rails
Canadian National Railroad
Serviced by the Canadian National Railroad. Our Railroad connects you directly from Lawrence County to the Northern United States & Canada.
Lawrence County
Hattiesburg
Regional Airport
Medger Wiley Evers
International Airport
Louis Armstrong
New Orleans
International Airport
Gulfport /Biloxi
International Airport
Baton Rouge
Metropolitan Airport
Meridian
Regional Airport
Claiborne
County Port
Port of
Natchez
Port of
New Orleans
Gulfport
Airports & Ports
Lawrence County itself does not house any airports or ports in the county, but it does offer a central location to many of south Mississippi and south Louisiana airports.
Within 60 miles
- Medger Wiley Evers International Airport
- Hattiesburg Regional Airport
Within 120 miles
- Port of Natchez
- Claiborne County Port
- Port of New Orleans
- Gulfport
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Gulfport /Biloxi International Airport
- Meridian Regional Airport
Breakdown
County in Numbers
Utilities
County Utilities: Cooperative Energy and Entergy
Cooperative Energy is a cooperative that oversees several energy providers that services Lawrence County while Entergy is an integrated energy company. Both energy companies are excellent partners housing their own in-house Economic Development divisions that assist in all business and industrial development projects.
Local Utilities
Lawrence County is made up of three municipalities and countless unincorporated communities that offer their own unique way of life. Many communities offer a short drive to municipalities to enjoy the local amenities while still offering the country feel of rural communities.
3 Towns
Monticello, Silver Creek, & New Hebron
Also several small communities that are scatted throughout the county.
TOWN UTILITIES
Southern Pine & Energy
All our communities are covered by various energy and water companies.
Public Utilities
For Town Residents /Businesses
- Water
- Sewage
- Natural Gas
- Energy
- High Speed Internet
- Fiber Wire
Need Fiber Wiring?
You’re in luck because downtown Monticello now has fiber access.