The city of Lawson, Missouri is in both Clay and Ray counties. The land upon which the town sits was the property of Waltus Watkins in 1853, and sold to Benjamin Elston in 1864, who built a a house just west of the town site. In 1868, the St. Joseph Railroad was organized, and committed to building a track that would lead through the area. The property was purchased by Joseph Raum in 1870 for the purpose of reselling it to the St. Joseph Land Company, which was to build a depot and sell housing plots. The resulting town was first named Doniphan but, when it was learned that there was already a town in Missouri by that name, it was renamed Lawson, for L.M. Lawson, a wealthy New Yorker who was the president of the new railroad line. Since that name was in use by another Missouri community, it was called Lawson Station. When the other town changed its name, the second word was dropped, and the town became known simply as Lawson. The town was incorporated in 1871. Lawson is east of Haynesville, west of Knoxville, northwest of Vibbard, southeast of Converse, northeast of Greenville, and north of Excelsior Springs.
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Founded in 1870, Lawson is a fourth-class city. Its official municipal web site introduces its mayor, alderman, boards and committees, offers agendas and minutes, and administrative and departmental contacts. Water quality reports, city ordinance codes, and other documentation are featured.
http://www.cityoflawsonmo.org/
The 18-hole, par-72 golf course in Lawson, Missouri opened in 1995. General information about the course is featured, including rates, tournament details, a calendar of events, and the hours and menu for Mulligans, its on-site restaurant and pub.
http://golflawson.com/
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of business owners and other individuals in the Lawson, Missouri region. The benefits of membership are explained, and a calendar of events, membership directory, and a list of officers are included, along with a profile of the community and promotional video.
http://www.lawsonchamber.org/
The municipal law enforcement department serves the city of Lawson, Missouri. Its organizational structure and contacts are posted, along with active warrants, information about bicycle registry, crime alerts, road conditions, and employment opportunities.
http://www.lawsonpolice.com/
Headquartered in Lawson, Missouri, the public school system spans portions of three counties, including southwestern Clinton County, northeastern Clay County, and northwestern Ray County. A district calendar, faculty, staff and administrative contacts, and announcements are included.
http://www.lawsoncardinals.org/
Located in the Lawson United Methodist Church building in Lawson, Missouri, the school offers courses for children ages three through five. School hours, a parent handbook, newsletter, and staff contacts are posted, and announcements are published to the site.
http://lawsonumc.org/index.php/learning-lighthouse/
