Lecompton

Historical marker location:

Kanwaka, Kansas

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 40 and E 600 Road (County Route 1029), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 40.)

Marker installed: 1995

Capital of Kansas Territory.

The famous Dodge City of the Wild West was located in Kansas and was known for its saloons, cowboys, and outlaws.