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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sheriff Samuel J. Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Lane University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Democratic Headquarters (approx. ¼ mile away); Kansa Indians (approx. 3.1 miles away); Lecompton (approx. 3.6 miles away); Coon Point (approx. 3.6 miles away); First United Brethren in Christ Church in Kansas (approx. 5.3 miles away); Purple Heart Trail in Kansas (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lecompton.
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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 1,790 times since then and 19 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.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Close-Up photo and submission of wayside marker seen in photo #3 • Can you help?
