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Lecompton Had A University Finances Fatal
Lecompton once housed Lane University a hopes to be a state flagship orate of higher learning. Donor James H. Lane pledged 1000 dollars but died before payment. Lane University faded, merged with Campbell in 1902, and the empty limestone building stands abandoned along the Kaw River.
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Lecompton
James H. Lane
Kansas
United States
Lane
New University
Lane University
Eisenhower
Kaw River
Congress
Territorial State House
Territorial
Constitution Hall
Ioof Lodge
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Campbell University
Holton
Topeka
Lawrence