Though lawrence has a designated elevation of 866 feet 264 m, the highest elevation is mount oread on the university of kansas campus with an elevation of 1,020 feet 310 m. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 625 lecompton was the former territorial capital of kansas from 185561, and during much of the 1850s, the douglas county seat. You can view lecompton venues that host many lecompton ks events every year. Lecompton community building at 333 elmore street adjacent to the city rowena park. Zillow has 5 homes for sale in lecompton ks matching.
Located on the kansas river in northwest douglas county, about 12 miles from lawrence, lecompton has a long and rich history, beginning with its being the pro. The lecompton social characteristics data of 245 households, which make up 0. Lecompton city hall covered bridges, barns, buildings, city, outdoor decor. Lecomptonarea historical tornado activity is slightly above kansas state average. Lecompton restaurants and places to eat lecompton, ks aarp. View the number and percentages of married and divorced. View listing photos, nearby sales and find the perfect home for sale in lecompton, ks. The town, which was originally named bald eagle because of the many eagles that. It is part of the lawrence, kansas metropolitan statistical area.
Perry public schools usd343 perry and lecompton elementary. Living in lecompton, ks the small town of lecompton, kansas is home to just under 1,000 residents. Many of the fundraisers for toward building maintenance and upkeep of the building to protect our history and provide a space for community activities and events. Mobile lodge is a 55 unit manufactured home community. Constitution hall, 315 elmore street, lecompton, douglas county, ks contributor names historic american buildings survey, creator kansas state historical society. The lhs newsletter archive volume five, issue number 4. There are 0 public schools in lecompton township with an average homefacts rating of na. Lecompton kansas birthplace of the civil war and where. Due to a growing congregation from stull and lecompton, a larger church was eventually needed, so in 1919, the community voted to build a new church. Find market data, listing details, and property photos all at realtor. A college building was erected on the south half of the old foundation in 1882. The city of lecompton has also bought the old lecompton high school from the local school district and is working to remodel it into a community building.
Lecompton, ks real estate lecompton homes for sale. The former church was used as the lecompton city hall until about 2006, when a newer city hall was. With a population of 655 people and just one neighborhood, lecompton is the 233rd largest community in kansas. Register of historic kansas places listed in the state. Jones, the proslavery sheriff tasked with keeping the peace in douglas county in the 1850s. With the buildings addition to the historic register, lecompton now has four buildings on either kansas or national registers. If you need them, add to your shopping list and we will give them if we are able to get them.
Rental includes the stone building and amenities inside does not. Douglas county kansas county code pdf format city of. Find 4 listings related to lecompton fire department in lecompton on. Monica davis, watkins museum of history, also assisted with research. The lecompton constitution written in constitution hall, a national landmark, was debated in congress and was responsible for splitting. The lecompton, kansas building known as constitution hall was built by samuel jones in 1856.
See more ideas about history, kansas and historical society. Lecompton community pride welcomes all people who view themselves as a member or supporter of the lecompton community. In 1865 the state donated to the university acres of land that included the foundation of what had been intended to be the kansas territorial capitol building at lecompton. Population for lecompton from the last gathering is 608. The best things to do in lecompton 2020 with photos. Other namessite number lecompton community building. Two entrances of lecompton united methodist church lecompton post office see link below email. The lower floor served as the united states land office and the upper.
Coronavirus answerbook connecting the community is what. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. Wednesday 5 community food pantry of sabetha northridge church lot, 316 lincoln sabetha ks 66534 7852852022 1011 a. Find 4 listings related to lecompton township in lecompton on. Territorial days 2020, an event in lecompton, kansas. Mural in the lecompton, kansas post office by ellen duncan. Lecompton is a city in douglas county, kansas, united states. Listed below are all public and private grade schools located in lecompton, kansas. Summary report for the historic resources intensive survey. Lecompton real estate lecompton ks homes for sale zillow. The best restaurants in lecompton updated may 2020. Mark lamb perry elementary po box 168, 405 cedar street perry, ks 66073 phone 7855975156 toll free 18775691640 fax 7855975157 administrative assistant. Lecompton township is located in douglas county, ks.
Lecompton was founded in 1854 on a 640acre wyandotte indian land claim on the south bank of the kansas river. Please add to your list which one you prefer and we will try to accommodate. The school building was used for several years as a community building. Lecompton is a tiny city located in the state of kansas. Territorial capital museum and lane university lecompton. Lecompton was the terrritorial capital of kansas from 1855 to 1861. Constitution hall, 315 elmore street, lecompton, douglas. Lecompton, ks free public records criminal arrests. Lecompton community pride dont just reside in your. The lecompton community pride group began as a way to maintain the historic lecompton high school building. Many of the fundraisers for toward building maintenance and upkeep of the building to. Douglas county to reopen buildings to public, lone star lake campgrounds on may 18 posted fri, may 22 2020 read more. Click on the public or private elementary school to view that specific schools details. Douglas county, lecompton township intensive survey kansas.
Constitution hall 319 elmore street lecompton, ks 66050 785 8876520. We appreciated the opportunity to hold public meetings in the lecompton community building. Today it is used as the lecompton community building. It is operated by the kansas historical society as constitution hall state historic site history. There are 5 real estate listings found in lecompton, ks. Proceeds from the sale will go to defray costsathecrub plans next year to spain. In 1922 a new church was built and eventually got the name united methodist zion church in 1968. There are 7 active homes for sale in lecompton, ks. Over the years, lecompton remained a small town and is now a bedroom community serving primarily commuters into lawrence and topeka. The lecompton community building was renovated in 2015, it now features a new white oak hardwood floor, new paint, ceramic tile in the east entry and kitchen as well as a fully renovated kitchen. Lecompton, ks nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. Lecompton constitution hall, also known as constitution hall, is a building in lecompton, kansas that played a role in the longrunning bleeding kansas crisis.
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