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| − | '''Lawrenceville''' is a city in [[Georgia (state)|Georgia]], on the outskirts of Metro [[Atlanta]]. | + | '''Lawrenceville'''[http://www.visitlawrenceville.com/] is a city in [[Georgia (state)|Georgia]], on the outskirts of [[Metro Atlanta]]. |
| | ==History== | | ==History== |
| | Lawrenceville came into being on December 15, 1821 and is the county seat of [[Gwinnett (county), Georgia|Gwinnett]] County. Lawrenceville was named after Captain James Lawrence who was commander of the frigate Chesapeake. During a battle with H. M. S Shannon on June 1, 1813, off the coast near Boston, Massachusetts captain Lawrence was mortally wounded. His dying words were, "Don't give up the ship." | | Lawrenceville came into being on December 15, 1821 and is the county seat of [[Gwinnett (county), Georgia|Gwinnett]] County. Lawrenceville was named after Captain James Lawrence who was commander of the frigate Chesapeake. During a battle with H. M. S Shannon on June 1, 1813, off the coast near Boston, Massachusetts captain Lawrence was mortally wounded. His dying words were, "Don't give up the ship." |
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| − | In 1978 Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler Magazine, was gunned down on the Lawrenceville courthouse square allegedly by Joseph Paul Franklin. | + | In 1978 Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler Magazine, was shot on the Lawrenceville courthouse square allegedly by Joseph Paul Franklin. |
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
| | ===By Plane=== | | ===By Plane=== |
| − | There is no regular passenger service into Lawrenceville but there is large general aviation airport that charter flights can fly into. Gwinnett County's [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLZU Briscoe Field] has a 6,000 foot runway with two FBOs supplying both 100LL and Jet-A fuel. | + | There is no regular passenger service into Lawrenceville but there is a large general aviation airport that charter flights can fly into. Gwinnett County's [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLZU Briscoe Field] has a 6,000 foot runway with two FBOs supplying both 100LL and Jet-A fuel. |
| | ===By Car=== | | ===By Car=== |
| | Travel north on Interstate 85 from [[Atlanta]] to State Highway 316. Travel east on 316 to Highway 20 and turn right. | | Travel north on Interstate 85 from [[Atlanta]] to State Highway 316. Travel east on 316 to Highway 20 and turn right. |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| − | | + | *'''DeKalb's House''' before she went to midtown. |
| | ==Do== | | ==Do== |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
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| − | *'''[http://www.lilrivergrill.com/ Lil' River Grill]''' - an American Classic -, 179 East Crogan St. For reservations call 770-995-1183. Fine dining and an extensive wine list. | + | *'''Lil' River Grill''' 179 East Crogan St. ''770'' 995-1183 [http://www.lilrivergrill.com/]. An American classic -,Fine dining and an extensive wine list. |
| − | *'''[http://www.theflyingsaucercafe.com/pages/home.html The Flying Saucer Retro Cafe & Bakery]''', 125 W. Crogan St. / (770)339-9930., From soups and sandwiches to wraps, salads, quiches and desserts…coffee, espresso, specialty drinks, and more!
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| | *'''Corner Stop Café''', Southern Style Cookin’ in The Heart of Historic Downtown Lawrenceville, 195 N. Perry St. / (770)962-4112, Mon - Fri: 7 AM - 10 AM & 11 AM - 3 PM (Dinner Hours Fri: 5 PM - 8 PM) | | *'''Corner Stop Café''', Southern Style Cookin’ in The Heart of Historic Downtown Lawrenceville, 195 N. Perry St. / (770)962-4112, Mon - Fri: 7 AM - 10 AM & 11 AM - 3 PM (Dinner Hours Fri: 5 PM - 8 PM) |
| | + | *'''Dominic's'''. Upscale Italian restaurant located in the Rhodes Jordan building on the Courthouse Square. |
| | + | *'''Uptown Cafe'''. This little hole-in-the-wall (the restaurant is only about five feet wide with three tables) serves excellent Mediterranean food, including hummus, gyros, and grape leaves. |
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| | ==Drink== | | ==Drink== |
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| | ==Sleep== | | ==Sleep== |
| | + | *<sleep name="Hampton Inn Lawrenceville" alt="" address="1135 Lakes Parkway" directions="" phone="+1 770-338-9600" url="http://www.lawrenceville.hamptoninn.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Offering free hot breakfast, free WiFi and free parking.</sleep> |
| | + | *<sleep name="Homewood Suites by Hilton - Lawrenceville" alt="" address="1775 North Brown Road, Lawrenceville GA 30043" directions="Off i-85 and Sugarloaf Pkwy NW" phone="770-277-1243" url="http://www.atlantalawrenceville.homewoodsuites.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="33.98728800000" long="-84.07955300000">All-suites hotel with kitchens plus hot full breakfast, internet and conveniences, located off I-85 minutes from the Gwinnett Arena</sleep> |
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| − | ==External links==
| + | [[wikipedia:Lawrenceville, Georgia]] |
| − | *[http://www.visitlawrenceville.com/ Visit Lawrenceville] -- "The Crepe Myrtle City"
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| − | *[http://roadsidegeorgia.com/city/lawrenceville.html Lawrenceville history] -- "History of the city"
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In 1978 Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler Magazine, was shot on the Lawrenceville courthouse square allegedly by Joseph Paul Franklin.
There is no regular passenger service into Lawrenceville but there is a large general aviation airport that charter flights can fly into. Gwinnett County's Briscoe Field has a 6,000 foot runway with two FBOs supplying both 100LL and Jet-A fuel.
