The county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, the city of Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company, which was a transportation company created to transport immigrants to the Kansas Territory in order to shift the population so that Kansas would enter the United States as a free state instead of a slave state. It was named in honor of Amos Lawrence, who was responsible for much of the financial aid of the settlement.
Regular Blogs
Photoblog includes a large section of Lawrence photoessays, including bicycle races, street scenes, gardens, and artistic scenes.
http://earlrrichardson.wordpress.com/
The blogger here shares her thoughts about the best things to do around the city at various times. Her suggestions include musical, theatrical, and public parties and festivals.
http://www.lawrence.com/weblogs/best-bets-blog/
This is the official blog of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and it displays official information about ordinances, city government, and how to become a candidate for the City Commission.
http://www.lawrenceks.org/blog/
