Fort Lane, Lawrence

#25 among attractions in Lawrence

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Fort Lane, on the crest of Mount Oread, then southwest of Lawrence, Kansas, was built by the residents of Lawrence in 1856 to serve as a lookout post to observe groups of men desiring to attack Lawrence. Lawrence was a free-state community built by northerners. From 1854 to 1861, when Kansas became a state, at times the area around Lawrence was a battleground for settlers who had come from both the northern and southern states. From this location, one could see for many miles in all directions. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 38°57'33"N, 95°14'33"W

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Fort Lane – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art.

0.6 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence
16 min walk • Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is home of the Kansas Jayhawks men's and women's basketball teams. The arena is named after Dr. Forrest C.
~1780 ftNW
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
9 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
13 min walk • The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.
~590 ftW
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
3 min walk • The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.
~380 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
2 min walk • The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.
~1380 ftW
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
7 min walk • The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is a library at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Completed and dedicated in 1968, the library houses special collections materials including rare books, maps, archives, and photographs. The library is open to members of the public and is not limited to students and faculty members at KU.
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lawrence
22 min walk • Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 900 New York Street in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1910 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
0.8 miN
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
22 min walk • The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System, all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system.
0.7 miNE
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
18 min walk • The Lawrence Arts Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is a regional hub for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
13 min walk • The Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, Kansas is a three-and-a-half-story stone building built in 1903. It was designed by noted 19th-century architect John G. Haskell in association with another architect, Frederick C. Gunn. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque work.
0.6 miNE
Church
Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence
15 min walk • Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence, Kansas is an affiliate of the United Church of Christ that was established in 1854, months after the Territory of Kansas was opened to settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Lane?

Nearby attractions include University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence (2 min walk), Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence (3 min walk), United Presbyterian Center, Lawrence (5 min walk), Spooner Hall, Lawrence (6 min walk).

How to get to Fort Lane by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Lane:

Bus

Bailey Hall • Lines: 27 (7 min walk)
Jayhawk @ Budig • Lines: 27 (9 min walk)

Train

Lawrence (28 min walk)