Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Park Township is the only first class township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,821 at the 2020 census, down from 4,048 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census counted a population of 3,982, for a decline of 1.6% during the decade. The entire township is also listed as a census-designated place.
Park Dinor
James Lawrence was an officer of the United States Navy. During the War of 1812, he commanded USS Chesapeake in a single-ship action against HMS Shannon, commanded by Philip Broke. He is probably best known today for his last words, "Don't give up the ship!", uttered during the capture of the Chesapeake. The quotation is still a popular naval battle cry, and was invoked in Oliver Hazard Perry's personal battle flag, adopted to commemorate his dead friend.
portrait by Gilbert Stuart
USS Chesapeake by F. Muller. US Navy Art Collection
Artist representation of the "Don't Give Up the Ship" moment
"Don't Give Up That Ship!", a depiction of Lawrence's death by Alfred Jacob Miller