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Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and sixth largest city in Kansas. It is located in the northeastern sector of the state, next to Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and the home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.
Lawrence was founded by the New England Emigrant Aid Company and was named for Amos Adams Lawrence who offered financial aid and support for the settlement. Lawrence was central to the Bleeding Kansas era and was the site of the Wakarusa War (1855) the Sack of Lawrence (1856), and the Lawrence Massacre (1863).
Lawrence began as a center of Kansas politics. However, its economy soon diversified into many industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and ultimately education, beginning with the founding of the University of Kansas in 1866, and later Haskell Indian Nations University in 1884.

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It is age friendly and there is no age discrimanstion when it comes to finding a job. People are very easy to commnicate with.

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University town, low crime rate, very good neighborhoods with walking and biking access. Considerably low cost of living. Lots of restaurants, parks and great downtown and arts. Very elderly friendly with lots of retirement communities and and activities. Close to other metropolitan areas.

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Low cost of living. Age friendly, community engagement, educational services

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Care working, community engagement

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