In 1857, Lawrence began to eclipse Lecompton in importance and became the county seat of Douglas County, and by 1860, its population was estimated at 2,500 (although the official Census recorded 1,645).
Lawrence began to eclipse Lecompton in importance. This was in 1857. Lawrence became the county seat of Douglas County. This was in 1857. Its population was estimated at 2,500 (although the official Census recorded 1,645). This was by 1860. This was in 1857.