Kansas's History

Kansas-Nebraska Act

May 30, 1854

The Kansas-Nebraska Act allows Kansas voters to decide about slavery.

Lawrence, Kansas

May 21, 1856

On May 21, 1856, a proslavery mob attacked the town.

Topeka

Jan 1, 1860

Topeka became the headquarters of Kansas.

Kansas became a state

Jan 29, 1861

Kansas became a state on January 29,1861.

The Battle of Mine Creek

Oct 25, 1864

Union forces win The Battle of Mine Creek, the only Civil War Battle to take place in Kansas.

The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.

Jan 1, 1872

The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad reach Western Kansas.

Migration

Jan 1, 1879

Thousands of African Americans called exodusters migrate to Kansas.

Women's Rights

Jan 1, 1912

Women in Kansas gain the right to vote.

The Largest Hailstone.

Sep 3, 1970

The Largest Hailstone in the United States fell at Coffeyrille,Kansas.I t was about 18 inches (45 cm.).

Kathleen Sebelius

Jan 1, 2005

Time Magazine names Kathleen Sebelius to be one of the five best goveners.