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Founded as an abolitionist settlement in 1854 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society, Lawrence was at the center of the controversy concerning slavery that embroiled the state prior to the Civil War. Although the anti-slavery faction won, the other side ultimately had the last word. In 1863 Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill and 400 bushwhackers swept into Lawrence and attacked the ill-prepared home guard, leaving more than 200 dead and causing $1.5 million worth of damage, thus fueling animosities and retaliations between Kansans and Missourians.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Westport

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DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park

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Element by Westin North Kansas City

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Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center

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The Ambassador Kansas City, Autograph Collection

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Comfort Inn & Suites Olathe - Kansas City

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Comfort Suites Grandview

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

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Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City Overland Park/Metcalf

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Fairfield by Marriott Kansas City Airport

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ARTICLELawrence Founded as an abolitionist settlement in 1854 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society, Lawrence was at the center of the controversy concerning slavery that embroiled the state prior to the Civil War. Although the anti-slavery faction won, the other side ultimately had the last word. In 1863 Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill and 400 bushwhackers swept into Lawrence and attacked the ill-prepared home guard, leaving more than 200 dead and causing $1.5 million worth of damage, thus fueling animosities and retaliations between Kansans and Missourians.Lawrence
NATIONAL PARKBuffalo National River Reached via US 65 or SRs 7, 14 or 21 in northwestern Arkansas, Buffalo National River stretches through the rugged Ozark Mountains. While the Buffalo River courses 150 miles through the Ozarks, only its lower 135 miles and adjacent land are designated a national river. To protect the natural beauty of this area, Congress declared it a national river in 1972, thereby preserving it from development and population encroachment.Buffalo National River
NATIONAL PARKGeorge Washington Carver National Monument George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
NATIONAL PARKHomestead National Monument Of America Four miles northwest of Beatrice on SR 4 following signs, Homestead National Monument of America was one of the first quarter sections of land to be claimed under the Homestead Act of 1862. The act provided a process by which citizens (or intended citizens) could acquire their own homestead. After filing an application, prospective landowners could claim 160 acres (a quarter of a square mile) of surveyed federal land. If the homesteader lived on the land for the next 5 years, built a dwelling and cultivated crops, he could file the necessary paperwork and be granted ownership of the land.Homestead National Monument Of America
NATIONAL PARKMark Twain National Forest In southern and central Missouri, Mark Twain National Forest encompasses 1.5 million acres in 29 counties. Scenic drives, hunting, camping, fishing, canoeing and hiking are among the many activities available in nine wilderness areas. Mark Twain National Forest
NATIONAL PARKOuachita National Forest In west-central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, the 1.8 million-acre Ouachita National Forest is known for its mountain scenery, recreational opportunities and varied wildlife. The Ouachita Mountains run east and west, rather than north and south as do most American ranges. The novaculite found in this area is highly valued for making Arkansas whetstones, used for sharpening blade tools.Ouachita National Forest
NATIONAL PARKOzark National Forest In the Ozark Highlands and Boston Mountains of northwestern Arkansas, the four principal divisions of the Ozark National Forest total more than a million acres. Recreational activities such as hiking, camping, canoeing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, mountain bicycle riding, swimming and picnicking can be enjoyed in the rugged beauty of the forest.Ozark National Forest
NATIONAL PARKOzarks And Ozark National Scenic Riverways Encompassing the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, most of northern Arkansas and the majority of southern Missouri, the Ozarks comprise one of the oldest mountain ranges in North America. The hardwood forests that blanket these mountains also conceal approximately 4,000 caves, giving Missouri its well-deserved reputation as the “cave state.”Ozarks And Ozark National Scenic Riverways
NATIONAL PARKPea Ridge National Military Park On US 62 about 9 mi. n.e. of Rogers, in northwest Arkansas, the 4,300-acre park was the site of the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known to the Confederacy as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern. A reconstruction of the tavern is on the original site. Largely as a result of this battle, fought March 7-8, 1862, Union forces succeeded in securing the state of Missouri. A 7-mile self-guiding driving tour through the park provides insight into the battle. A small portion of the “Trail of Tears” also is within the park.Pea Ridge National Military Park
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