LAWRENCE
Douglas County Seat • Kansas Local
Lawrence was founded in May of 1854
Lawrence is known by two nicknames: LFK and Larryville. Its motto is “From Ashes to Immortality”.
The first post office in Lawrence was established in January 1855, and E. D. Ladd was appointed the town’s first postmaster.
Lawrence is also the site of many historic houses related to the history of the city. The Robert Miller house survived Quantrill’s Raid and was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
On January 10, 1855, the first school in Kansas was established in Lawrence by voluntary contributions, and it was taught by Edward P. Fitch.
Lawrence became the home to the University of Kansas (KU). It was founded on March 21, 1865. The university was opened in 1866 to students.
Lawrence is home to the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction, the first research center in the world dedicated to science fiction studies. Since 2020, Lawrence has become a magnet for technology, education and local businesses.
Centennial Park, between 6th and 9th Streets and Rockledge Road and Iowa Street, was established in 1954 for the city’s 100th anniversary.
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