Historic Lecompton

2047 E 600th Rd
Lecompton, KS 66050

Historic Lecompton, located in Lecompton, Kansas, is a significant site that highlights the town's rich history, rooted in its establishment in 1854, originally named Bald Eagle. As the only official and permanent capital of the Kansas Territory, Lecompton played a crucial role in the political developments leading up to the American Civil War.

The area is home to notable attractions such as Constitution Hall, the oldest wood-frame civilian structure in Kansas, and the Territorial Capital Museum, which showcases the legacy of the state's turbulent past. Visitors can engage in various educational programs, reenactments, and walking tours that delve into the historic events of Lecompton and the broader context of Territorial Kansas.

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