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1830

In 1830, the land was deeded to the Shawnee Indians.

1863

The school bears the name of Richard Cordley, D.D., an abolitionist minister at Plymouth Congregational Church for 38 years and a survivor of Quantrill's 1863 raid on Lawrence, who went on to help rebuild the town.

1928

The principal's office was at the top of a flight of stairs that was in the center of the building facing 19th Street.In 1928, another floor was added to the top of the structure.

1994

Cordley Alumni Reminisce at their 50th High School ReunionIt has been said, "If only these walls could talk, the stories they would tell." On June 25, 1994, 17 Cordley alumni, returning for their 50th high school reunion at Liberty High School gathered at Cordley.

Sunflower officially opened for the 1994-95 school year.

2014

The school relocated to East Heights during the 2014-15 school year for the renovation to take place at Cordley.

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