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Historic Lecompton
A historical tours on E Woodson Ave, with 20 places within a five-minute walk. One of 5 history & landmarks in Lecompton.
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On the National Register since 1971
Lane University
Lane University was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 24, 1971. It is significant for its education at the national level.
Lane University was a college located in Lecompton, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1865 by Rev. Solomon Weaver, the first president, and was named after U.S. Senator James H. Lane. Jim Lane was a main free-state leader, and Lecompton was previously the capital of the opposing pro-slavery faction. Local tradition notes that a funding drive to construct the university promised to name it after the major co…
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Directions →640 E Woodson Ave
The nearest neighbor is Lane University, 1 min walk away.
Address640 E Woodson Ave · 66050
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Phone(785) 887-6148
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Address
640 E Woodson Ave
Hours
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Phone
(785) 887-6148
Website
http://www.lecomptonkansas.com/
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.