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The Historic Ritchie House
1116 SE Madison
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 234-6097
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The Ritchie-House – built by abolitionists John and Mary Jane Ritchie in 1856 – was a station along the Underground Railroad and is considered to be Topeka’s oldest home. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment.
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Tours on Mondays and Wednesdays 10 AM and 2 PM or by appointment
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