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House Building (Marker) |
Lawrence Marker The raiders then turned their attention to other targets in the town including James Lane, a prominent figure in anti-slavery activities. Although Lane escaped, the marker shown here is where four prominent citizens were killed by the raiders. “Here Griswold, Baker, Thorp and Trask were shot August 21, 1863” |
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Lawrence House
This Lawrence house was allegedly saved from destruction when the
landlady, pleading with the raiders, managed to convince them to spare the
dwelling. Her son was hiding in the cupola at the time. By 9:00 A.M.,
after the four hour reign of murder, looting and ransacking, the raiding
party fled south out of town. Federal forces in the area failed to
organize an effective pursuit and the guerilla band escaped |
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