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Meairs Farm Faces Threat From Trafficway Route
Lawrence resident Bill Meairs recounts his family’s 1863 Quantrill raid tale and fears the South Lawrence Trafficway’s eastern route could seize his limestone home and livelihood. Officials favor a north-of-river path, potentially sparing the farm from destruction. Meairs continues farming while working as a truck driver and preserving the historic homestead and smokehouse.
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