Lecompton in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lecompton Constitution Hall
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, July 1, 2010
1. Lecompton Constitution Hall Marker
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the
history of the United States of America
Erected 1975 by National Park Service - United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 39° 2.717′ N, 95° 23.667′ W. Marker is in Lecompton, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is on Elmore Street north of County Road 1023, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lecompton KS 66050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Sheriff Samuel J. Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane University (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Resilience (about 800 feet away); Historic Lecompton (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Fort Titus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Democratic Headquarters (approx. Ό mile away); Kansa Indians (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lecompton.
Photographed by P. A. Miller, August 20, 2016
2. Lecompton Constitution Hall Marker
Left side of marker in front of hall
Photographed by P. A. Miller, August 20, 2016
3. Lecompton Constitution Hall Marker
Right side of marker in front of hall
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, July 1, 2010
4. Lecompton Constitution Hall Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, July 1, 2010
5. Lecompton Constitution Hall
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, July 1, 2010
6. Lecompton Constitution Hall
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, July 1, 2010
7. Lecompton Constitution Hall
Painting of Constitution Hall hanging in the chapel room at the Lane University/Territorial Capital Museum building.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, July 1, 2010
8. Lecompton Constitution Hall
Description of the painting
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,050 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2016, by P. A. Miller of Richmond, California. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
