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President Taft Visits

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

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Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States about 12 miles south of Lawrence and 15 miles west of Gardner. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,700. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university. Visit Baldwin City and discover what we have to offer. Historic sites, great people and a friendly downtown make Baldwin City a one-of-a-kind place.

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