Lawrence Cultural District in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Miller's Hall
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014
1. Miller's Hall Marker
Built for Josiah Miller, Free State Party activist and Lawrence's first state senator
Construction began late 1850's; partially destroyed during Quantrill's Raid; reconstruction completed 1864
Third floor served as early meeting hall for many social groups
Erected by the City of Lawrence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 58.223′ N, 95° 14.166′ W. Marker is in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is in the Lawrence Cultural District. It is on Massachusetts Street south of 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 723-725 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: Lawrence Studio (a few steps from this marker); Anderson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); House Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Free State Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); 700-702 Massachusetts Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 746 Massachusetts Street
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Regarding Miller's Hall. Building is a key contributor to the National Register Historic District.
Also see . . .
1. Josiah Miller. Kansas Memory website entry (Submitted on August 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Guide to the Josiah Miller Collection. University of Kansas Library website entry (Submitted on August 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Lawrence's Downtown Historic District NRHP Nomination. (Submitted on August 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2014
2. Miller's Hall and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
