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 Iola Explorations
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Largest Downtown Square in America!Address:
305 W. Madison Avenue Email Address: lauradarla@cox.net About this Exploration:  A few years back, the Iola Chamber of Commerce decided to search the nation for the largest downtown square. With Iola's square being 2 blocks long and 2 blocks wide, they were sure they were the largest. No other downtown courthouse square could be found that was as big, except for one in Graham, Texas. Luckily two residents of the Iola area were going to be traveling to Texas and decided to take their camera and visit Graham to see if it was indeed bigger than the Iola square. Happily, the couple came back (with pictures) announcing that Graham's courthouse square has a road running through it. Because Iola's is one solid square, we believe it is the largest downtown courthouse square in America! No one in the nation has disputed us yet!
 The downtown Iola square has a 152- year history that can be heard on a Molly Trolley Tour. You'll hear interesting stories about the original settlers, their businesses, and the architecture of the old buildings. This is a 25 minute tour that is scheduled for 2012. Call 620.365.9628 for more details. The trolley is busy and has many tours waiting for you!
 The downtown square is also nice for an evening stroll or unique shopping. It is the host of several Iola events, such as the Farm City Days festivities in October and the Gingerbread Walk during the Christmas Holiday.
Find This Exploration! Get Directions |
 Donna Houser
208 W. Madison Ave
Iola, KS 66749 Phone: 620.365.9628 Fax: 620.365.8078
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