Since 1870

Created territiories of Kansas & Nebraska. Settlers moved to Kansas to declare it a Free State.

Battle of Black Jack 3 miles east of Palmyra, first skirmish of the Civil War

Charter signed for Baker University and land donated to start it - what would become Baldwin City

Old Castle was the first stone building of Baker University open for business

Kansas becomes a state.

Quantrill raids Lawrence and exits just west and south of Baldwin City

First depot built at west end of Elm St. in anticipation of railroad completion.

Baldwin City finally incorporated

Mayor Lucy Sweet Sullivan and all women city council elected

Baldwin Telephone Company made the first phone call

Current depot built for passengers, not just freight

First Electric Power plant built - still in use at 605 High Street.

President William Taft arrived by train, spoke at Baker University, stayed overnight at the Osmon Markham house now the Zeta Chi Fraternity House.

Teddy Roosevelt made a "whistle stop" at the Baldwin Depot while on a campaign tour on the train.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor passed through Baldwin and stopped to eat at Oak Lodge south of junction

First Maple Leaf Festival held.

Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, visits Baldwin for the dedication of Osborn Chapel.