Lecompton Explorations
Learn more about Lecompton by following the links below:
Lecompton Explorations | HistoryCemeteries of LecomptonCemetery census of burials in Lecompton and Kanwaka Townships in Douglas County, Kansas includes names of the deceased' spouse and parents where possible.Comforts of Home City JailCity Jail circa 1892-1902. All the Comforts of Home!Constitution HallFinalist for 8 Wonders of Kansas History! See the legislation chamber where The Lecompton Constitution was drafted-Where John Calhoun, James Lane, Sheriff Sam Jones and other famous and infamous movers and shakers of Kansas Territory walked from 1855-1861. Exhibits & MapsFirst Democratic Headquarters in Kansas Territory1850's limestone cabin served as the first Democratic Headquarters. Seems "Dems" were either few or very crowded!Territorial Capital (Lane Univ.) MuseumTalk about 9 Lives--From incomplete capitol building to Lane University to first Lecompton Rural High School to storage facility to abandoned ruin to restored three-floor museum "chock full"of memories and genealogy library. What's next for the grand old building? |
Paul Bahnmaier, historic sites
P.0. Box 68
Lecompton, KS 66050 Phone: 785.887.6148 or 785.887.6275 Fax: 785.887.6148 Charlene Winter, tours
Box 68
Lecompton, KS 66050 Phone: 785.887.6285 Fax: 785.887.6148 Lecompton City Office
327 Elmore Street
Lecompton, KS 66050 Phone: 785.887.6407 |