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First Territorial Capitol, Fort Riley, KS

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First Territorial Capitol

State historic site where Kansas's 1855 territorial legislature met, located on Fort Riley.

693 Huebner Rd, Fort Riley, KS 66442 · Fort Riley, KS

About First Territorial Capitol

This Kansas Historical Society site preserves the place where Governor Andrew Reeder and the territorial legislature met briefly in 1855. Lawmakers there worked on choosing a permanent seat of government, drafting a constitution, and deciding whether Kansas would allow slavery. Their decisions helped set the stage for the Civil War. Visitors can explore exhibits on territorial Kansas and walk along the nearby Kaw River nature trail. The site sits on a U.S. Army post, so visitors must show identification and vehicle paperwork at the gate.

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