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'''Lawrence''' is a city in eastern [[Kansas]] that is the home to the [[University of Kansas]]. In 1863, it was raided by pro-slavery raider [[William Quantrill]], who led forces that killed approximately 200 males, practically the entire male population of the town.
'''Lawrence''' is a city in eastern [[Kansas]] that is the home to the [[University of Kansas]]. In 1863, it was raided by pro-slavery raider [[William Quantrill]], who led forces that killed approximately 200 males, practically the entire male population of the town.
Notable residents of the town have included [[Langston Hughes]], [[Jim Ryun]], and [[James Naismith]].