Runaway Pony Bed & Breakfast
About Runaway Pony Bed & Breakfast
Our property has a unique history, as does Lawrence itself. During the Civil War, the city was burned, but this property escaped. Here is an excerpt from a historic publication about what happened:
The Lawrence Massacre
By A Band Of Missouri Ruffians
Under Quantrill
AUGUST 21, 1863
J. S. Broughton, Publisher
Lawrence, Kansas
One of the guerrillas went to the stable of J. G. Sands, corner of Pinckney and Tennessee streets; stole his carriage horse and the pet pony "Freddie." While engaged in this, four others came up the alley, one of them was heard to say, "Why in h___ are not these houses burnt." Dismounting to execute their threat, they were met by "Freddie" running past them, who had escaped from his captor, they were urged to assist in securing the runaway, at once remounting they all followed him, who lead them away from this part of town and before he was again secured they were engaged in other scenes of murder.
All involved were saved.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 842-6618
Email: runawayponybandb@gmail.com
Address:
603 Tennessee Street
Lawrence, KS
66046
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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