Books by Mail
You may now order our newest book by mail. (If you didn’t get one for Christmas, go ahead and get one for yourself!) Unfortunately, the Post Office has raised their cost on “Book Rate” so our shipping rate is now $6.00 @ book.
Ladies of Lawrence is a book of stories about Lawrence County women. This 103- page book sells for $25.00 and features pioneer women, writers, reporters, entertainers, business owners, nurses, midwives, elected officials, community leaders, teachers, preachers, WACs, WAVEs and Army nurses among many other interesting women having an impact on Lawrence County.
You may also visit and purchase the book at:
Finishing Touch, 703 12th Street, on the Square, Lawrenceville, (618-943-3000) Tues - Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-3
Lawrence County Historical Society's Research Library, 1100 Lexington Avenue Lawrenceville (618-943-3870) Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 9-12.
Fry's Landscaping and Country Shop, 10750 Cypress Blvd, East of Lawrenceville, Tuesday and Friday 10-3 (618-943-5075)
(Ed Brumley copied the index pages on his Facebook page if you want to know everyone who is mentioned in the book.)
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