Lawrence County is situated in south-central region on Ozark plateau having 640 sq miles being only slightly smaller than all four adjacent counties put together .It was created 1845 out of Barry territory before being officially organized 1855 , currently housing nearly 38 thousand inhabitants spread across 15 cities including Mount Vernon acting as county seat while Pierce City - small town nature reserve - also gaining momentum among more travelers due its old train station preserved by locals since 1870s .Therefore Lawrence can offer not just farmland tours amidst piney wood forests but also entertainment options shadowing century old customs kept alive through annual festivals like Veteran's Day event held each November