Territorial Capital-Lane Museum

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640 E Woodson Ave

Lecompton, KS 66050

+1 (785) 887-6148

http://www.lecomptonkansas.com

The Territorial Capital Museum is an award-winning historic site chronicling the history of Lecompton from the tumultuous, controversial territorial days to the delightfully quaint present. Housed in the stone Lane University building, where President Eisenhower's parents met and married, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lane University was built on the foundation of the started, but not completed, state capitol building. Lecompton was the official territorial capital of Kansas from 1855-1861.

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5.01 reviews

Richard F.

5/21/2017

This place is a TREASURE!! The quantity and quality of artifacts and fascinating historical items is very impressive. The attendant was extremely knowledgeable and very adept at explaining the...

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Historic Lecompton

Historic Lecompton, located in Lecompton, Kansas, is a town rich in history and significance. Founded in 1854, it was later renamed in honor of Judge Samuel D. Lecompte, the chief justice of the Kansas territorial supreme court. As the political birthplace of the American Civil War, visitors can explore two museums, Constitution Hall and Lane University, along with other historic sites, restaurants, and shops. Constitution Hall, built in 1856, is the oldest wood-frame, civilian structure in Kansas, while Lane University sits on the former 13-acre Lecompton capital square district. Additionally, the Democratic Headquarters, a stone building, served as the headquarters of the Democratic Party during the Kansas Territorial period. With a range of events and a historic walking tour, Historic Lecompton offers a captivating glimpse into the past.Generated from the website