Lecompton has a long and rich history. A new mural titled ‘Resilience’ depicts the town’s story and significance.

The town of Lecompton is known for its rich history. Founded in 1854, the town was originally named Bald Eagle and became Kansas’ territorial capital 11 years later. The small town is known as being “the birthplace of the Civil War, where slavery began to die.” Lecompton’s history is now represented through a new mural painted on the south wall of the former Lecompton High School gym. The mural, created by artist Rick Wright, depicts a landscape with a bald eagle emerging from the clouds. On each side of the eagle are buildings and wagons and below is the phrase “Populi Voce Nata,” which means “Born by the voice of the people.” The mural, which has been named “Resilience,” was a project funded by Lecompton Community Pride. Paul Bahnmaier, president of the Lecompton Historical Society, said the group raised more than $13,000 for the project through donations.
Source: CJonline.com.