National Register of Historic Places

Constitution Hall

Constitution Hall is a historic place in Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000312.

Lecompton, Douglas County, KansasListed May 14, 1971NRIS #71000312★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Constitution Hall
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About this place

What is Constitution Hall?

Lecompton Constitution Hall, also known as Constitution Hall, is a building in Lecompton, Kansas, that played an important role in the long-running Bleeding Kansas crisis over slavery in Kansas. It is operated by the Kansas Historical Society as Constitution Hall State Historic Site.

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Listing details

Name
Constitution Hall
City
Lecompton
County
Douglas County
State
Kansas
Listed on the National Register
May 14, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000312
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.04555, -95.39471
When was Constitution Hall listed on the National Register?

Constitution Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1971.

Where is Constitution Hall located?

Constitution Hall is located in Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas at approximately 39.04555, -95.39471. See the map above.

Is Constitution Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Constitution Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.