The web address of the Territorial Capital-Lane Museum is: http://www.Lecomptonkansas.com
The address of the Territorial Capital-Lane Museum is: 640 E Woodson Ave, Lecompton, KS 66050
The address of the Lecompton Historical Society is: 2047 E 600Th Rd, Lecompton, KS 66050-4056
The address of the Constitution Hall is: 319 Elmore St, Lecompton, KS 66050
The phone number of the Territorial Capital-Lane Museum is: 785-887-6148.
The web address of the Constitution Hall is: http://www.kshs.org
Lecompton
Kansas
The address of the Territorial Kansas Heritage Alliance is: Po Box 526, Lawrence, KS 66044-0526
Quantrill is referring to an election on the Lecompton Constitution. The Lecompton Constitution was the second of four proposed constitutions for the state of Kansas.
Yes, Lecompton was considered a pro-slavery stronghold during the Bleeding Kansas period. It was the capital of the Kansas Territory from 1855 to 1861 and served as a base for pro-slavery elements in the region.
Topeka, Kansas is in Shawnee County and Lecompton is in Douglas County. Both are in the northeast corner of the state.
It was supported by a proslavery convention.