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Lecompton History

First Ever Free State Majority Legislature in Kansas

LecomptonKSAugust 16, 2017In the News, Lecompton History

October 1857 in Lecompton, Kansas

The Lecompton Constitutional Convention

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A quick history into the Lecompton Constitutional Convention, the writing of the Lecompton Constitution, and submission to Congress.

Early Lecompton area settler: Mary Ann Zinn McClanahan

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Lecompton, kansas territory, settler, pioneer, bleeding kansas, quantrill, Lawrence

She endured the hardships of settling in Kansas Territory.

Clarence H. Smith, WWI Vet and Long-time Lecompton Teacher

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Veterans of WWI featured in a special exhibit at the Territorial Capital Museum.

Lecompton High School History

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1902-1970

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Territorial Capital Museum
640 E. Woodson
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6148

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319 Elmore Street
Lecompton, KS 66050
(785) 887-6520

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Territorial Capital Museum
Wed – Sat: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Donations appreciated ($3 suggested minimum)

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Sun: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Adults $3
Children $1

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