County Guide

Douglas County

Welcome to Douglas County, Kansas!

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Lecompton

The City of Lecompton was founded in 1854. It was originally called "Bald Eagle," but was later changed to Lecompton in honor of S.D. Lecompton, a federal judge of the…

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Cities

Cities in Douglas County

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Baldwin City

The days are golden in this northeast Kansas town. Baldwin City is made special by…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Eudora

Eudora, Kansas is a charming city with plenty to do. Check out some of the…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Lawrence

From 1821 until the 1870s thousands of emigrants and traders trod the ground of Lawrence…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Aug
30
Annual Lawrence Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
Lawrence
Sep
26
The Great Kaw Adventure Race
Eudora
Oct
17–18
Maple Leaf Festival
Baldwin City
Nov–Dec
20–20
Christmas in Lecompton
Lecompton