Capt. James Lawrence

James Lawrence (1781-1813) was a captain in the United States Navy who commanded the war ships Hornet and Chesapeake during the War of 1812. Lawrence County in Alabama is named in his honor.

Portrait of Captain James Lawrence, U.S. naval hero for whom Alabama's Lawrence County is named.
Courtesy of the Naval Historical Center, United States Navy
Portrait of Captain James Lawrence, U.S. naval hero for whom Alabama's Lawrence County is named.