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Since Lawrence is the largest city and the county seat, a lot of focus is on Lawrence. We frequently talk about businesses in other areas of the county, as they fit into different issue themes. But for this issue, we decided to shift the focus and take a closer look at the businesses and economy outside of Lawrence.
A few facts:
- There are three other cities in Douglas County –
Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lecompton. - 17 unincorporated communities – Big Springs,
Black Jack, Clearfield, Clinton, Globe, Grover, Hesper, Kanwaka, Lake View, Lone Star, Midland, Pleasant Grove, Sibleyville, Stull, Vinland, Weaver, Worden and approximately 16 ghost towns – Belvoir, Franklin, Lapeer, Louisiana, Media, Prairie City,
Twin Mound, Townships, Clinton, Eudora, Grant, Kanwaka, Lecompton, Marion, Palmyra, Wakarusa, Willow Springs. - There are 475 sq miles of land in Douglas County, 441 miles outside of the Lawrence city limits.
- Douglas Co’s (2019 estimate) population is 122,259 – 25,890 outside of the Lawrence city limits.
The number of communities that are spread across the county, no matter the size or even if it still exists, attest to its vibrant history and interesting past. But what is happening now in these communities, how are they taking on challenges, and how is Douglas County thriving? We take a look at the three Main Streets (downtown areas) in Eudora (pop 6602), Baldwin City (pop 4670), and Lecompton (pop 749) – what are the businesses, how are they growing, who are they attracting? We also look at a few of the unincorporated areas and the unique businesses that thrive there.
Whenever we explore a topic, we are excited to learn of businesses or areas with which were unfamiliar. In this issue, we found several areas that we were excited to explore. As our communities continue to open up, take a day trip and explore some of the 441 miles outside of Lawrence. Visit these neighboring communities and, if possible, spend a little money.
Protect and preserve our local businesses.
Shop Local. Shop Baldwin, Eudora, Lecompton, and Lawrence. Shop Douglas County!
Ann Frame Hertzog, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
Steven Hertzog, Chief Photographer/Publisher
CORRECTION NOTE: The owner of the Lawrence Municipal Airport was incorrectly stated in the Junior Achievement article in the last issue (2021Q1 Issue) of Lawrence Business Magazine (LBM). The airport is owned by the City of Lawrence. LBM published biographical information about Doug Compton provided by Junior Achievement of Kansas for its upcoming 2021 Lawrence Business Hall of Fame event, information that was verified by Compton. The Lawrence Business Magazine regrets the error.
