Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 13,258. Its county seat is Monticello. Lawrence County is named for the naval hero James Lawrence.

Geography

U.S. Highway 84
Mississippi Highway 27
Mississippi Highway 43
Mississippi Highway 44 Major Highways

Simpson County (northeast)
Jefferson Davis County (east)
Marion County (southeast)
Walthall County (south)
Lincoln County (west)
Copiah County (northwest)