Lawrence Cultural District in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Leo A. Beuerman
Distinguished Citizen of Lawrence
| | 1902 - 1974 | |
Erected by Jim Patti, City of Lawrence, and Concerned Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 58.167′ N, 95° 14.143′ W. Marker is in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is in the Lawrence Cultural District. It is at the intersection of Massachusetts Street and 8th Street, on the left when traveling south on Massachusetts Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 746 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence KS 66044, 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, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 746 Massachusetts Street (here, next to this marker); Ridenour & Baker Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Round Corner Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); House Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Marks Jewelers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lawrence Studio (about 300 feet away); Standard Mutual Life Building (about 300 feet away); Miller's Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrence.
Also see . . . Leo A. Beuerman at Find A Grave. (Submitted on August 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 936 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.


