City of Lawson, MO Welcome to Lawson MO! Lawson, Missouri is located just north of the Kansas City metro and with around 2500 residents, we are a desirable size town We don’t hide the fact that we’re small Indeed, we embrace and celebrate it We enjoy a community where family values, quality education and community pride create the ideal place to live, work and play And yet, we strive to develop
History of Lawson - City of Lawson Missouri Lawson, Missouri was founded in 1870, platted around a depot, on the first railroad built across the country, according to the writings of Ruth Bogart Roney in her commemorative book, “From Entry Fee to Fifty-Three” Lawson is situated on the Ray-Clay county lines, first seeing settlement in 1822 with the arrival of the first migrating families from Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North
Community - City of Lawson Missouri Church Community Lawson has several local places of worship in the community Youth Activities, Clubs and Organizations Get involved! A variety of clubs and organizations are available for the youth of Lawson in addition to those offered by the Lawson School District Choose from scouting, 4-H, soccer, basketball, football, softball, baseball, Young Life, as well as many local church programs
News - City of Lawson Missouri Lawson is progressive and forward thinking while preserving a lifestyle suitable for families, those working from home, commuting to work, and retirees! Located 20 minutes from Liberty and 45 minutes from KCI Airport, Lawson is the perfect place to offer both access to Kansas City, along with a quiet, safe, country-like atmosphere
Residential Services - City of Lawson Missouri The City of Lawson, MO is a member of the Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, a service coordinated by the MARC Solid Waste Management District Residents have year-round access to the safe disposal of unwanted products such as paint, lawn and garden chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, florescent bulbs and housecleaners
Government - City of Lawson Missouri The City of Lawson City Council acts as the legislative branch of our government, as well as its policy-making body The Council looks to the city’s goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning
Calendar of Events - City of Lawson Missouri Lawson, Missouri started off as a railroad town in 1870 Now 150 years later, the community has grown into one of the best places to live and raise children in the entire Midwest! Lawson is progressive and forward thinking while preserving a lifestyle suitable for families, those working from home, commuting to work, and retirees! Located 20 minutes from Liberty and 45 minutes from KCI Airport
City Lake - City of Lawson Missouri The Lawson City Lake complex is a total of 111-acres at the north side of Lawson, Missouri in Ray County In recent years, the City has added many amenities to the complex making it a great destination for picnicking, nature viewing, bird watching, hiking, and fishing
Police - City of Lawson Missouri The Lawson Police Department serves the residents living inside the city limits of Lawson, Missouri Our department is a growing organization serving a growing community Dedicated to providing top shelf professional law enforcement services to the people of Lawson without losing the small town personalized service
Boards and Commissions - City of Lawson Missouri The City of Lawson Finance Department provides for the processing of all financial data in a timely and cost-effective manner This allows the department to monitor budgetary requirements, to invest the city’s funds, and to comply with all city, state and federal laws Financial Reports and Budgets are presented, re-evaluated and voted on