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Teddy Roosevelt stops by

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

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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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