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Constitution Hall
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★ National Historic Landmark

Constitution Hall

Also known as Lecompton Constitution Hall

One of 25 National Historic Landmarks in Kansasthe highest tier of the National Register
Listed 1971Lecompton
About

About Constitution Hall

Constitution Hall, at Elmore St. between Woodson and 3rd Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1971. It was named a National Historic Landmark on May 30, 1974, one of 25 in Kansas. The Register lists it for its politics, at the national level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isBuilding in Lecompton, Kansas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1856 to today

  1. 1856Built
  2. 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 1974Named a National Historic Landmark
  4. 2026On the Register for 55 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Elmore St. between Woodson and 3rd Sts., Lecompton · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Constitution HallStart here
  2. 2Lane UniversityBuilt 1882 · 0.2 mi on
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Questions about Constitution Hall

Is Constitution Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 14, 1971 (Register number 71000312).

Is Constitution Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes, since May 30, 1974. Kansas has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Constitution Hall?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.