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What To Do | History24 on 24Location:A basketball team's off court work put a highway on the map! In 1915, the Red Line Basketball team, a Glasco town team, played from Kansas City to Colorado in the evening, and painted red stripes on telephone poles by day. The road and town boosters gained unexpected fame
Address: 129 E. Main Street Glasco, KS 67445 24 on 24Location: Glasco A basketball team's off court work put a highway on the map! In 1915, the Red Line Basketball team, a Glasco town team, played from Kansas City to Colorado in the evening, and painted red stripes on telephone poles by day. The road and town boosters gained unexpected fame
Address: 129 E. Main Glasco, KS 67445 8 Wonders of Wichita CountyLocation: LeotiExplore the 8 Wonders of Wichita County and other finalists with this downloadable brochure
Address: Leoti, KS 67861 A Town on the MoveLocation: UlyssesThe story of how Ulysses moved its whole stead three miles!
Address: 300 E. Oklahoma Ulysses, KS 67880 Arikaree BreaksLocation: St. FrancisSpectacular canyons and bluffs in the northwest corner of Kansas
Address: St. Francis, KS 67756 B-29 MemorialLocation: Great BendTraining base during world war II
Address: 9047 6th Street Great Bend, KS 67530 Ball of TwineLocation: Cawker CityFarmer Frank Stoeber started saving used twine in his barn in 1953. The ball of twine was moved to Cawker City and now visitors take photos and add twine to make it even bigger.
Address: 800 Wisconsin St Cawker City, KS 67430 BandshellLocation: St. FrancisOne of the oldest bandshells in Kansas.
Address: 250 Denison St Francis, KS 67756 Barnard LibraryLocation: LaCrosseBarnes State Bank MuseumLocation: BarnesThe restored Barnes State Bank Building, originally built in 1911 is home to the "Barnes State Bank Museum" and "Always Christmas Shoppe".
Address: 107 Railroad Avenue Barnes, KS 66933 Barton County Historical Society Museum & VillageLocation: Great BendInterpretive site and displays
Address: 85 S. Hwy. 281 Great Bend, KS 67530 Baxter School HouseLocation: White CityAddress: Mackenzie Street
White City, KS 66872 Bethany Lutheran ChurchLocation: LindsborgIn 1882 Lindsborg's first performance of Handel's "Messiah" was held in Bethany Lutheran Church.
Address: 320 N Main Lindsborg, KS 67456 Bird City CommunityLocation: Bird CityBoston Corbett DugoutLocation: ConcordiaOne of Concordia' most "colorful" residents was the man who shot John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Lincoln.
Address: Concordia, KS 66901 Bronze Pony Express Horse & RiderLocation: MarysvilleLarger than life bronze Pony Express Horse and Rider
Address: 7th and Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 Brooker Central ParkLocation: MarionThe focus of the community, since first settlers came. Look for the antique fountain, dating back to 1884.
Address: 620 East Main Marion, KS 66861 Brooker SpringsLocation: MarionHistoric spring used by early settlers.
Address: 620 E. Main St. Marion, KS 66861 Brown MansionLocation: CoffeyvilleCome tour the Brown Mansion, a three story 16 room home built in 1906 by the prominent Brown Family.
Address: Coffeyville, KS 67337 BuddiesLocation: New StrawnBuffalo Bill SculptureLocation: OakleyWhat is twice life sized, weighs 9,000 pounds, and took three years to complete? Hint: It's not the world's largest prairie dog!
Address: 128 N. U.S. 83 Oakley, KS 67748 C.W. Parker Carousel MuseumLocation: LeavenworthOne of the 8 wonders of Kansas Customs
Address: 320 S Esplanade Leavenworth, KS 66048 Camp HunterLocation: HumboldtAddress:
humboldt, KS 66748 Cemeteries and MemorialsLocation: Osage CityCentennial ParkLocation: White CityAddress:
White City, KS 67152 Central Branch RailroadLocation: WatervilleAddress: Box 242
Waterville, KS 66548 Cheyenne County MuseumLocation: St. FrancisOne the most exciting and complete in Kansas!
Address: 107 W. Washington St Francis, KS 67756 Chicago White Soxs and New York GiantsLocation: Blue RapidsAddress: Riverside Park
Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Chief OpothleyaholaLocation: Yates CenterChisholm Trail MonumentLocation: ClearwaterStand exactly where the cattle roamed the plains. This monument marks the ground where herds of cattle and cowboys passed through Clearwater on their way to Wichita.
Address: 1200 E. Ross Clearwater, KS 67026 City Hall - Bird CityLocation: Bird CityCivil War StatueLocation: KinsleyA truly unique memorial to those who fought and perished in the Civil War.
Address: 2 miles west of Kinsey on 1st Street Kinsley, KS 67547 Claire WindsorLocation: Cawker CitySilent movie star grew up in Cawker City, changed her name and ended up with a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Address: Cawker City, KS 67430 Cloud County Historical MuseumLocation: ConcordiaHow many museums have a plane hanging from the ceiling, allow you to play in water, ring bells and lock your sibling in jail? Experience this and more!
Address: 635 Broadway Concordia, KS 66901 Cole House MuseumLocation: MoundridgeComanche County CourthouseLocation: Coldwater1928 Modern Eclecticism style
Address: 201 S. New York Coldwater, KS 67029 Comforts of Home City JailLocation: LecomptonCity Jail circa 1892-1902. All the Comforts of Home!
Address: Across alley west of 319 Elmore Street Lecompton, KS 66050 Constitution HallLocation: LecomptonNominee for 8 Wonders of Kansas History! See the legislation chamber where The Lecompton Constitution happened - Where John Calhoun, James Lane, Sheriff Sam Jones and other famous and infamous movers and shakers of Kansas Territory walked from 1855-1861. Exhibits & Maps
Address: 319 Elmore, P.O. Box 198 Lecompton, KS 66050 Cooper Hall - Sterling CollegeLocation: SterlingThe 1887 Cooper Hall is the original building on the Sterling College Campus.
Address: 125 W. Cooper Sterling, KS 67579 Coronado-Quivira MuseumLocation: LyonsAddress: 105 West Lyon
Lyons, KS 67554 Cowley County Historical MuseumLocation: WinfieldLearn interesting tidbits about the history of Cowley County.
Address: 1011 Mansfield St Winfield, KS 67156 Dalton Gang Bank Robbery and Hitching PostLocation: DexterThe Dalton Gang's last successful bank robbery occurred in Dexter.
Address: 131 S. Main Dexter, KS 67038 Dalton Gang HideoutLocation: MeadeEscape with the Dalton Gang through the tunnel and away from the law!
Address: 502 S. Pearlette Meade, KS 67864 Delaware CemeteryLocation: LansingHistoric country cemetery.
Address: near 26199 County Road 5 Lansing , KS 66043 Discovery of HeliumLocation: DexterDowns DepotLocation: Downs A handsome brick structure built in 1917 after the first depot built of wood burned in 1916.
Address: Railroad Park Downs, KS 67437 Dream TheatreLocation: RussellDrill Stem SignLocation: PiquaThe Rural Water District sign reflects the rich history of the building.
Address: 302 S. Hill Street Piqua, KS 66761 Drug Store MuseumLocation: Lincoln1880's to 1920's pharmacy history with tours and demonstrations.
Address: 161 E Lincoln Ave Lincoln, KS 67455 Edwards County Museum and Sod HouseLocation: KinsleyPull over at the Midway Park for a rest, picnic and take your picture at the famous Midway USA sign. Oh, and don't forget the Edwards County Historical Society Museum and Sod House.
Address: Junction of U.S. 50 and 56 Kinsley, KS 67547 Ellinwood Underground WorldLocation: EllinwoodEpiscopal ChurchLocation: LoganEschbaugh Advertising and Prairie Pallet Studio & GalleryLocation: WilsonA silk screening business and gallery built from the recycled Dakota sandstone of Wilson's old Union Pacific Railroad Depot.
Address: 3945 205th Rd Wilson, KS 67490 Fick Fossil and History MuseumLocation: Oakley11,000 shark teeth, a house made of grass roots, a fifteen foot long fossil fish, and more! But is a Fick a what or a who?
Address: 700 West Third Oakley, KS 67748 Fire House MuseumLocation: SenecaAddress: 6th & Main
Seneca, KS First Democratic Headquarters in Kansas TerritoryLocation: Lecompton1850's limestone cabin served as the first Democratic Headquarters. Seems "Dems" were either few or very crowded!
Address: East 2nd Street Lecompton, KS 66050 First National Bank of HamiltonLocation: HamiltonAddress: Main Street
Hamilton, KS 66853 Floyd A. Riggs Memorial Comic Book CollectionLocation: MorlandFort Leavenworth National CemeteryLocation: LeavenworthFouch's CabinLocation: LongtonShortly after the Great Depression, the Fouch family built a home out of railroad ties
Address: 304 W. 2nd ( U.S. 160 ) Longton, KS 67352 Founder MemorialLocation: Cawker CityDrinking fountain memorial to namesake for Cawker City.
Address: City Park Cawker City, KS 67430 Fowler PoolLocation: FowlerBuilt in 1937 the Fowler Pool is distinct because of it's round shape and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Address: 400 E. 6th St. Fowler, KS 67844 Frank Carlson LibraryLocation: ConcordiaPolitician extraordinaire! Frank Carlson served as a state representative, governor,and senator. He was well respected and is responsible for the Presidential Prayer Breakfast.
Address: 702 Broadway Concordia, KS 66901 Frank Walker MuseumLocation: StocktonThe Rooks County Historical Society invites you to the Frank Walker Museum in Stockton to see the history of Rooks County come alive.
Address: 921 S. Cedar Stockton, KS 67669 Garfield Memorial Wayside ChapelLocation: GarfieldDisplays bell donated by Senator Garfield
Address: Along Us 56 Garfield, KS 67529 General Hiram BullLocation: AltonGlobe Refiners Olympic Gold Medal Basketball TeamLocation: McPhersonHow many towns in Kansas can claim to be the home of the first-ever Olympic Gold Medal Basketball Team? Only one we know of -- McPherson. We're proud of our place in Kansas basketball history, come see where the Refiners played at our Community Building 121 E. Marlin Street.
Address: 121 E. Marlin St. McPherson, KS 67460 Gold Dust HotelLocation: FredoniaAddress: 402 N. 7th
Fredonia, KS 66736 Green Roofed Water TowerLocation: St. FrancisHow St.Francis ended up with a green roofed water tower
Address: 321 South College St. Franics, KS 67756 Gridley MuralLocation: GridleyEarly history displayed on one of the town's oldest buildings
Address: 403 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Gypsum AuditoriumLocation: GypsumHarper Water TowerLocation: HarperAddress: 1115 Ash
Harper, KS 67058 Haun MuseumLocation: JetmoreHaun Museum is home to history in Hodgeman County. Stop in and enjoy a trip through time. Don't miss the story about our elephant! New to the museum are the Treasures of Horsethief...from 1100 AD.
Address: North End of Mainstreet Jetmore, KS 67854 Höglund DugoutLocation: LindsborgThe Höglund Dugout is a prime example of pioneer problem-solving--how to build a home without lumber.
Address: 3 miles north of Lindsborg on 13th Ave. & 1 mile west on Coronado Road turn south on 12th, 2.1 miles. Lindsborg , KS 67456 Heritage Square and the Swedish PavilionLocation: LindsborgWhat does Rosenbad (the Swedish equivalent to Capitol Hill) have in common with Lindsborg's Swedish Pavilion?
Address: 120 Mill St Lindsborg, KS 67456 Hesperian Library City MuseumLocation: Cawker CityHistoric Library being restored to original greatness to become Cawker City Museum.
Address: 7th Street and Lake Drive Cawker City, KS 67430 Historic Adobe Museum and The Hotel EdwardsLocation: UlyssesTwo buildings rooted in the 1800s and renovated in the 20th century.
Address: 300 E. Oklahoma Ulysses, KS 67880 Historic Districts and PropertiesLocation: LeavenworthAddress: 221 Arch St
Leavenworth, KS 66048 Historic Railroad DepotLocation: MorlandHistoric Trails Park & Rope FerryLocation: MarysvilleThe Rope Ferry in this park is a replica of the craft used by pioneers, Pony Express riders and other trails travelers.
Address: Marysville, KS 66508 Historical I.O.O.F. ParkLocation: BarnesBuilt in 1920 the I.O.O.F. Park is a community memorial park featuring the smallest Bandshell in Kansas, built in 1940 as part of the WPA Projects.
Address: Corner of Center and 1st Ave. Barnes, KS 66933 Historical SocietyLocation: ClydeHistory of WamegoLocation: WamegoWamego was founded in 1866 as a support community for the Kansas Pacific Railroad, which began building its mainline westward in 1863.
Address: Wamego, KS 66547 Hodgeman Nine Vintage Base Ball TeamLocation: JetmoreHoisington 1919 and 2001 TornadoesLocation: HoisingtonThe small rural town of Hoisington was ravaged by two destructive tornadoes. The fury of mother-nature is unpredictable.
Address: Hoisington, KS 67544 Hoisington Historical MuseumLocation: HoisingtonAddress: 120 E 2nd St
Hoisington, KS 67544 Hoisington History MuralLocation: HoisingtonHolmberg and Johnson Blacksmith & WagonshopLocation: LindsborgOne of the oldest structures in Lindsborg now houses the Blacksmith Coffee Roastery.
Address: 122 N Main St Lindsborg, KS 67456 I-70 Lighted CrossLocation: Wilson60-foot tall stand-alone steel structure, with lights, built to look like a cross from any direction.
Address: 9th Road and Avenue C Wilson, KS 67490 International Pancake Day RaceLocation: LiberalWomen of Liberal have been racing against women of Olney, England for over 60 years.
Address: 318 N. Lincoln Liberal, KS 67901 Jamestown United Methodist ChurchLocation: JamestownAddress: 502 Walnut St., P.O. Box 247
Jamestown, KS 66948 Joe Tinker FestivalLocation: MuscotahCelebration of Muscotah as the birth place of Joe Tinker on his birthday.
Address: 1926 278 Road Muscotah, KS 66058 Kalida Castle CaveLocation: Yates CenterAbove-ground cave is evidence of the town
Address: 964 Osage Road Yates Center, KS 66783 Kansas Motorcycle MuseumLocation: MarquetteKansas Oil & Gas MuseumLocation: Great BendHistory of oil and gas production
Address: 5944 10th Street Great Bend, KS 67530 Kearny County MuseumLocation: LakinAddress:
, KS Koester House MuseumLocation: MarysvilleCompleted in 1876, this Victorian home is still luxuriously furnished with Koester belongings, including portraits, clothing, toys, books, furniture and household items.
Address: 919 Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 L.K. & W. TrainLocation: OlsburgThe centerpiece of the park is a miniature version of an L.K. & W. train.
Address: 401 2nd St. Olsburg, KS Lake IdlewildLocation: WatervilleIn the 1950's boat races took place at this WPA lake.
Address: Waterville, KS 66548 Lansing Correctional FacilityLocation: LansingThe oldest penitentiary in Kansas.
Address: 301 E. Kansas Avenue Lansing, KS 66043 Lansing Historical MuseumLocation: LansingLocal history museum in an 1887 train depot.
Address: 115 E. Kansas Avenue Lansing, KS 66043 Lifetile MuralsLocation: MarysvilleInteractive Murals that come to life when you walk in front of them. One dedicated to the Pony Express and one dedicated to trains.
Address: 7th and Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 Lincoln County Historical ComplexLocation: LincolnKyne House Museum, Topsy School, Complex and Victorian Home all tell the history of the county and the people who made it what it is.
Address: 216 W. Lincoln Avenue Lincoln, KS 67455 Lincoln ParkLocation: Cawker CityWhat was once beautiful Oak Trees on Oak Creek flooded after a history of Chautauqua's, prisoner of war camp, and church camps.
Address: Western edge of town on U.S. 24 Cawker City, KS 67430 Lindsborg City HallLocation: LindsborgLittle House on the PrairieLocation: IndependenceLaura Ingalls Wilder's family lived at this historic site!
Address: 2507 CR 3000 Independence, KS 67301 Little Red SchoolhouseLocation: BeloitLogan Area Historical MuseumLocation: LoganExhibits historical artifacts of Logan
Address: 217 / 219 W. Main Street Logan, KS 67646 Longton City JailLocation: LongtonLower Cimarron (Wagon Bed) Springs on the Santa Fe TrailLocation: UlyssesAn oasis for travelers and their animals through the desert on their way to Santa Fe, New Mexico
Address: From Ulysses, 8 miles south on K-25, and 3.5 straight south on Wagon Bed Springs Road. Follow the signs. Ulysses, KS 67880 Mariadahl CemeteryLocation: OlsburgFind the unique carving in the center of the cemetery
Address: Olsburg, KS 66520 Mariadahl Orphan HomeLocation: OlsburgThe building of Tuttle Creek Reservoir has impacted Olsburg in a variety of ways. Explore the relocated cemetery and discover their deep Swedish roots.
Address: K-16 west of Olsburg Olsburg, KS 66520 Mariadahl SteepleLocation: OlsburgMariadahl Lutheran was the first Lutheran church west of the Mississippi River.
Address: 111 K-16 Olsburg, KS 66547 Marion City Historical MuseumLocation: MarionFilled with treasure from the early days of Marion.
Address: 501 E. Main Marion, KS 66861 Marion City LibraryLocation: MarionMarion County Park and LakeLocation: MarionGreat fishing, great camping, great place to picnic or just relax. One of the treasures of Marion County.
Address: Marion, KS 66861 Marquette Community LibraryLocation: Marquette1887 bank houses today's library
Address: 121 North Washington Marquette, KS 67464 Martin and Osa Johnson & Martin and Osa Johnson Safari MuseumLocation: ChanuteRelive the adventures of Martin and Osa Johnson, who were the first to send back photos and film from Africa in the 1920s and 30s.
Address: 111 N. Lincoln Chanute, KS 66720 McPherson County CourthouseLocation: McPhersonThe McPherson County Courthouse clock tower has a notorious history and while the tower is closed to public tours, you can enjoy the beautiful limestone architecture any time.
Address: 117 N. Maple St. McPherson, KS 67460 McPherson Opera HouseLocation: McPhersonOnce described as "the finest opera house of its kind between Kansas City and Denver" the McPherson Opera House has been lovingly restored by a dedicated group of volunteers.
Address: 219 S. Main St. McPherson, KS 67460 Meade County Historical MuseumLocation: MeadeWalk the boardwalk to explore historic Meade
Address: 200 E. Carthage Meade, KS 67864 Meinhardt Historical Farm Equipment MuseumLocation: Wamego Jim Meinhardt, president and CEO of KanEquip, headquartered in Wamego, enjoys restoring antique farm equipment. That passion turned into a collection that is now housed in its own museum.
Address: 18035 East K-24 Wamego, KS 66547 Mennonite Brethren CemeteryLocation: GoesselMennonite Settlement MuseumLocation: HillsboroAddress: 501 S. Ash
Hillsboro, KS 67063 Mid Kansas Model Railroad MuseumLocation: McPhersonFive different rail lines once passed through McPherson so it's no wonder the local model railroad club is so dedicated to its display.
Address: 1111 E. Kansas Ave. McPherson, KS 67460 Mid-America Air MuseumLocation: LiberalGet up close and personal with aviation history.
Address: 2000 West Second Street Liberal, KS 67901 Midway USALocation: KinsleyKinsley hit the cover of the "Saturday Evening Post" with the distinction of being the half-way point between San Francisco and New York in 1939.
Address: 1021 U.S. 56 Kinsley, KS 67547 Miners MemorialLocation: PittsburgA tribute to the those who labored in the Pittsburg-Weir Coalfield
Address: Second and Walnut Pittsburg, KS 66762 Mitchell County Historical MuseumLocation: BeloitFrom the roots of Kansas agriculture, the Gable Farmstead and the Manifold Band to legendary Spirit of Waconda Springs. The Mitchell County Historical Museum tells the many stories of our community and heritage.
Address: 420 W. 8th Beloit, KS 67420 Mount Calvary CemeteryLocation: LansingCatholic cemetery with three Medal of Honor recipients.
Address: 1011 N. Desoto Lansing, KS 66043 Mount MitchellLocation: AlmaMount Muncie CemeteryLocation: LansingOne of the oldest cemeteries in the state.
Address: 1500 North 8th Street Lansing , KS 66043 Museum ComplexLocation: LaCrosseNational Foundation for Carnival Heritage CenterLocation: KinsleyLove a Carousel? Remember the days of old when the carnival came to town? Popcorn, Lemonade, side shows, carnival rides and Cotton Candy. Step into the past for a nostalgic ride on the Midway!
Address: 112 and 200 E. 6th, second floor Kinsley, KS 67547 National Orphan Train MuseumLocation: ConcordiaNeosho Falls DamLocation: Neosho FallsNo Goosing in GridleyLocation: GridleyBecause of the many incidents of "goosing" in 1911, Gridley outlawed the practice.
Address: 503 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Oil boom housesLocation: PlainvilleA housing boom during the oil boom accounts for small homes
Address: Commercial, 8th Street, & Section Line Plainville, KS 67663 Old City JailLocation: WilsonCylindrical two-story limestone structure built in 1907 as a watertower.
Address: South and east of Senior Center, 511 25th St. Wilson , KS 67490 Oldest Church Pipe OrganLocation: Cawker CityOldest church pipe organ in Kansas built in 1886 now in Cawker City's United Methodist Church.
Address: 608 Lakeside Drive Cawker City, KS 67430 Our Daily Bread Bake Shoppe & BistroLocation: BarnesA family-owned Bake Shoppe and Restaurant specializes in made from scratch foods.
Address: 23 N. Center Barnes, KS 66933 Our StoryLocation: ClydeClyde has so many stories that speak of its rich history and the characters that created it. Read on to learn one such story involving liquor, tainted election, deceit, and trickery which ultimately led to Clyde being swindled out of the permanent county seat.
Address: 412 Washington Clyde, KS 66938 Palco Public LibraryLocation: PalcoPalco Township HallLocation: PalcoPershig/Prairie Gem One Room SchoolhouseLocation: Elk FallsPony Express Original Home Station #1Location: MarysvilleOnly original Pony Express Home Station still standing on its original site. Oldest building in Marshall County.
Address: 106 South 8th Street Marysville, KS 66508 Post Rock Scout MuseumLocation: LincolnThe story of scouting and other youth organizations in the United States.
Address: 161 E Lincoln Ave Lincoln, KS 67455 PrairiestaLocation: RussellPresser Hall on Bethany College CampusLocation: LindsborgPresser Hall hosts the Bethany Oratorio Society's annual performance of Handel's "Messiah," a 130-year tradition at Bethany College.
Address: 335 E Swensson Lindsborg, KS 67456 Prudence Crandall Historical MarkerLocation: Elk FallsRev. Dr. Carl A. SwenssonLocation: LindsborgRooks County CourthouseLocation: Stockton1923 Neo-classical Revival structure
Address: 115 N. Walnut Stockton, KS 67669 Rooks County FairgroundsLocation: StocktonCounty fair is one of the largest in the state. Structures include some built by WPA.
Address: 918 S. Elm Street Stockton, KS 67669 Run For the WallLocation: OakleyEach year hundreds of motorcycles stop in Oakley, Kansas, on their annual Run For the Wall trek.
Address: 5th and Cherry Avenue Oakley, KS 67748 Santa Fe DepotLocation: ChanuteOne of the largest Santa Fe Depots in this area is located in Chanute. It has been renovated with private funds and now houses the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum and the Chanute Public Library.
Address: 111 N. Lincoln Chanute, KS 66720 Santa Fe Depot MuseumLocation: Osage CitySanta Fe TrailLocation: Great BendSawhill ParkLocation: St. FrancisA beautiful park in downtown St Francis
Address: 342 East Washington St Francis, KS 67756 Smoky Valley Roller MillLocation: LindsborgA finalist in the 8 Wonders of Kansas! History.
Address: 120 Mill St Lindsborg, KS 67456 Sod and Stubble driving/biking tourLocation: DownsBased on the book by John Ise, this tour marks points of interest.
Address: Downs, KS 67437 Spring Creek Classic Car MuseumLocation: WetmoreAddress:
Wetmore, KS 66550 St. Joseph Catholic ChurchLocation: EllinwoodStafford County MuseumLocation: StaffordSterling LakeLocation: SterlingSterling Lake has a long history of serving as a center of community recreation.
Address: southeast corner of town Sterling, KS Stone Arch BridgesLocation: PhillipsburgAmongst beautiful old trees and green grass is where you will find these stone bridges.
Address: West Ridge Road Phillipsburg, KS 67661 Suitcase headstoneLocation: LincolnLearn about the legend behind the famous "Suitcase Stone" of the Lincoln Cemetery
Address: Lincoln Avenue & HWY 18 Lincoln, KS 67455 Sunflower Rod & Custom Association (SRCA) Drag StripLocation: Great BendFirst drag racing nationals
Address: 455 W Barton County Rd-Expo Complex Great Bend, KS 67530 Swedish Covenant ChurchLocation: Osage CityTerritorial Capital (Lane Univ.) MuseumLocation: LecomptonTalk about 9 Lives--From incomplete capitol building to Lane University to first Lecompton Rural High School to storage facility to abandoned ruin to restored three-floor museum "chock full"of memories and genealogy library. What's next for the grand old building?
Address: 620 E Woodson Ave., PO Box 68 Lecompton, KS 66050 The Columbian Theatre, Museum, and Art CenterLocation: WamegoThe Columbian Theatre was built in the late 1890s by businessman J.C. Rogers to house artifacts he retrieved from the 1893 World Columbian Exposition at Chicago.
Address: 521 Lincoln St. Wamego, KS 66547 The Corner StoreLocation: GlascoThis is commerce in alternative form! The profit sought here is community well-being! Local and area arts and crafts are encouraged and for sale at The Corner Store. The Farmers' Market held weekly brings fresh garden produce and home baked bread and pies to Glasco.
Address: 129 E. Main Glasco, KS 67445 The Erickson Brothers, inventorsLocation: Lindsborg"And the day that served to crown our achievement did arrive...'The Machine Girl' was completed; then to be abused and ridiculed in infancy; now adopted and praised by all nations."--Charles Erickson, inventor.
Address: 104 E Lincoln Lindsborg, KS 67456 The Great Frankfort Road Rally in 1914Location: FrankfortAutomobiles left Atchinson and Concordia in May of 1914, gaining additional vechicles along the way to celebrate a "modern convenience."
Address: City Park Frankfort, KS The History HouseLocation: SedanThe Chautauqua County Historical and Genealogical Society
Address: 115 W Main Street Sedan, KS 67361 The Homer Allison Outhouse CollectionLocation: Elk FallsThe lifetime collection of Maryland's outhouse expert, Homer Allison. Donated to the Friends of Elk Falls in 2009, currently housed in the Pershing/Prairie Gem Schoolhouse.
Address: , KS The Old Dutch MillLocation: WamegoThe Old Dutch Mill was built in 1879 by a Dutch immigrant east of town; it was moved stone by stone to its present location in 1924.
Address: East side of City Park on 4th Street Wamego, KS 66547 The Original WellLocation: Yates CenterTowns people can still get water from the site of the original Yates Center well.
Address: Downtown Yates Center, KS These park benches Rock!Location: PlainvilleTri-State Antique Engine and Thresher ShowLocation: Bird CityVan Doren ParkLocation: Bird CityVeterans Memorial at the Smith County Memorial HospitalLocation: Smith CenterVeterans memorial dedicated in 1951.
Address: 614 S. Main Smith Center, KS 66967 Veterans Memorial ParkLocation: ColdwaterA beautiful park with a memorial honoring those from Comanche County who fought to defend our freedom.
Address: Main and New York Coldwater, KS 67029 Veterans Memorial WallLocation: ErieVintage Charm Guesthouse/Bed and BreakfastLocation: WatervilleHistorically restored 1905 Victorian Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy the smell of down home cusine as soon as you pass thru our lead glass peacock front door. We are non-resident innkeepers so you can enjoy the comforts of home without interuptions.
Address: 134 W Hazelwood Waterville, KS 66548 Waconda SpringsLocation: Cawker CityHealing mineral pool used first by Indians and early settlers. Later many traveled for treatments at sanatorium. Now it is covered by Waconda Lake after Glen Elder Dam was built during 1960's.
Address: now under water in middle of Waconda Lake Cawker City, KS 67430 Waller Coolbaugh 20th Century HouseLocation: Stockton1905 High Classical Revival style
Address: 421 N. Walnut Stockton, KS 67669 Wamego Historic Museum and Prairie VilliageLocation: WamegoCome meet Abigail, a full-body taxidermy buffalo who is on display at the Wamego Historic Museum.
Address: East 4th St. in Wamego City Park Wamego, KS 66547 White Eagle Gas Station /Gilday Gas StationLocation: Osage CityWhole Wall MuralLocation: ConcordiaLongest brick sculpture in the U.S.
Address: 130 E 6th Concordia, KS 66901 Wild West Heritage WalkLocation: OakleyA unique window shopping museum
Address: 100 Center Avenue Oakley, KS 67748 Wilson County Historical Society MuseumLocation: FredoniaAddress: 420 N 7th
Fredonia, KS 66736 Woodson County Historical MuseumLocation: Yates CenterWWII POW Camp ConcordiaLocation: ConcordiaOnce home to over 4,000 German POWs, Camp Concordia was the largest POW camp in Kansas.
Address: 1550 Union Road Concordia, KS 66901 |
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