Click on the public or private elementary school to view that specific schools details. Find 4 listings related to lecompton fire department in lecompton on. Lecompton city hall covered bridges, barns, buildings, city, outdoor decor. We appreciated the opportunity to hold public meetings in the lecompton community building. You can view lecompton venues that host many lecompton ks events every year. Lecompton was founded in 1854 on a 640acre wyandotte indian land claim on the south bank of the kansas river. 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. It is part of the lawrence, kansas metropolitan statistical area. Other namessite number lecompton community building. Lecompton constitution hall, also known as constitution hall, is a building in lecompton, kansas that played a role in the longrunning bleeding kansas crisis. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. 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 free public records criminal arrests. Lecompton is a city in douglas county, kansas, united states.
Constitution hall 319 elmore street lecompton, ks 66050 785 8876520. With a population of 655 people and just one neighborhood, lecompton is the 233rd largest community in kansas. The lower floor served as the united states land office and the upper. Lecompton real estate lecompton ks homes for sale zillow. There are 5 real estate listings found in lecompton, ks. Coronavirus answerbook connecting the community is what. Please add to your list which one you prefer and we.
View our lecompton real estate area information to learn about the weather, local school districts, demographic data, and general information about lecompton. 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. Lecompton kansas birthplace of the civil war and where. Find market data, listing details, and property photos all at realtor.
Lecompton, ks nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. It is operated by the kansas historical society as constitution hall state historic site history. The town, which was originally named bald eagle because of the many eagles that. Douglas county kansas county code pdf format city of. Population for lecompton from the last gathering is 608. See more ideas about history, kansas and historical society.
Over the years, lecompton remained a small town and is now a bedroom community serving primarily commuters into lawrence and topeka. Lecompton is a tiny city located in the state of kansas. Territorial capital museum and lane university lecompton. The lhs newsletter archive volume five, issue number 4. Monica davis, watkins museum of history, also assisted with research. Rental includes the stone building and amenities inside does not. 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. Listed below are all public and private grade schools located in lecompton, kansas.
Wednesday 5 nemaha county food pantry 1500 community dr. Register of historic kansas places listed in the state. Lecompton community building at 333 elmore street adjacent to the city rowena park. 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. The best things to do in lecompton 2020 with photos. Lecompton township is located in douglas county, ks.
Lecompton community pride dont just reside in your. Mobile lodge is a 55 unit manufactured home community. Jones, the proslavery sheriff tasked with keeping the peace in douglas county in the 1850s. Living in lecompton, ks the small town of lecompton, kansas is home to just under 1,000 residents. The lecompton constitution written in constitution hall, a national landmark, was debated in congress and was responsible for splitting.
Many of the fundraisers for toward building maintenance and upkeep of the building to. Lecomptonarea historical tornado activity is slightly above kansas state average. Lecompton restaurants and places to eat lecompton, ks aarp. The former church was used as the lecompton city hall until about 2006, when a newer city hall was. Constitution hall, 315 elmore street, lecompton, douglas county, ks contributor names historic american buildings survey, creator kansas state historical society. Lecompton, ks real estate lecompton homes for sale. Find 4 listings related to lecompton township in lecompton on. Zillow has 5 homes for sale in lecompton ks matching. Please add to your list which one you prefer and we will try to accommodate. View the number and percentages of married and divorced. Mural in the lecompton, kansas post office by ellen duncan. Lecompton community pride welcomes all people who view themselves as a member or supporter of the lecompton community.
The best restaurants in lecompton updated may 2020. A college building was erected on the south half of the old foundation in 1882. 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. Proceeds from the sale will go to defray costsathecrub plans next year to spain. Territorial days 2020, an event in lecompton, kansas. Perry public schools usd343 perry and lecompton elementary. Wednesday 5 community food pantry of sabetha northridge church lot, 316 lincoln sabetha ks 66534 7852852022 1011 a. The towns population, at an average age of just over 40, is slightly older compared to other municipalities. View listing photos, nearby sales and find the perfect home for sale in lecompton, ks. With the buildings addition to the historic register, lecompton now has four buildings on either kansas or national registers. In 1922 a new church was built and eventually got the name united methodist zion church in 1968. There are 0 public schools in lecompton township with an average homefacts rating of na.
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 school building was used for several years as a community building. The lecompton community pride group began as a way to maintain the historic lecompton high school building. If you need them, add to your shopping list and we will give them if we are able to get them. Douglas county to reopen buildings to public, lone star lake campgrounds on may 18 posted fri, may 22 2020 read more. 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. Today it is used as the lecompton community building. Mark lamb perry elementary po box 168, 405 cedar street perry, ks 66073 phone 7855975156 toll free 18775691640 fax 7855975157 administrative assistant. Two entrances of lecompton united methodist church lecompton post office see link below email. The lecompton social characteristics data of 245 households, which make up 0. Constitution hall, 315 elmore street, lecompton, douglas. The lecompton, kansas building known as constitution hall was built by samuel jones in 1856. Summary report for the historic resources intensive survey. Douglas county, lecompton township intensive survey kansas.
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