Lawrence, Kansas, USA
1916

Lawrence, a city, the capital of Douglas co., Kan., is situated on the S. bank of the Kansas River, 29 miles E. by S. of Topeka, on the Union Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rs. It is the seat of the University of Kansas (non-sectarian), which was organized in 1864 and had, in 1900-01, 1151 students. Lawrence has manufactures of paper, carriages and horse-collars, iron and brass, brick and tile, flour, canned goods, etc. It has also large nurseries. The state university is situated on Mount Oread, which commands a beautiful view. The Haskell Institute for the instruction of the Indians is also located here. Lawrence was founded in 1854 by the Massachusetts Aid Society and was settled by the friends of free labor. Its citizens opposed the pro-slavery party in several violent contests. On Aug. 21, 1863, this place was surprised by Quantrell and a band of guerillas, who massacred about 125 persons and burned about 75 dwellings and many other buildings. Pop. in 1880, 8510; in 1890, 9997; in 1900, 10,862.

Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

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