Agriculture Powerhouse: The area around Lawrenceville boasts a rich agricultural tradition. Farming is a key part of the town's identity, with crops like lumber, tobacco, livestock, and other farm products being staples.
Historically Black College: Saint Paul's College, founded in 1888 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, was a historically black college that operated in Lawrenceville until 2013.
Hollywood History: Believe it or not, rumor has it that a scene from the 1989 movie "Die Hard 2" was filmed at the Brunswick County Courthouse, built in 1820, in Lawrenceville.