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What To Do | History100 Year Old Historic HomesLocation: IolaFrom mansions built in the 1880s to houses ordered from Sears, Iola has them!
Address: 302 Colborn (see story) Iola, KS 66749 1870 School BellLocation: Burlingame1904 Court House ClockLocation: IolaOnce 7 stories high in the sky!
Address: 1 Madison Avenue southeast side of the downtown square Iola, KS 66749 1938 Ford Pumper Fire TruckLocation: BurlingameThrough the flames and back again
Address: 117 W. Dacotah Burlingame, KS 66413 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 9th Street StepsLocation: MarysvilleWPA Retaining Wall Project - locally known as "The Wall"
Address: 9th and Carolina Marysville, KS 66508 A Chocolate Lover's ParadiseLocation: IolaCome taste the best mistake in candy making!
Address: 20 S. Washington Avenue Iola, KS 66749 A History 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 A Town on the MoveLocation: UlyssesThe story of how Ulysses moved its whole stead three miles!
Address: 300 E. Oklahoma Ulysses, KS 67880 Allen County Historical MuseumLocation: IolaIn a building buit before 1900, Allen County's history is alive and well. Don't wait to come in.
Address: 20 S. Washington Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Anntie M's AtticLocation: WatervilleYou are invited to promenade through women's history while relishing vintage clothing, hats and accessories that adorned women from the 1870's through 1980's.
Refreshments from a Victorian tea to 50's malt shop specials can be enjoyed by guests upon request.
Address: 109 E Commercial Waterville, KS 66548 Antonino Town and Post OfficeLocation: AntoninoBy the 1890s and 1900s, more Catholic German-Russians from Munjor bought land and started farms in Lookout Township. Travel across the pastures and prairies to weekly church services in Munjor grew difficult, and so local landowners donated twenty acres for a new townsite.
Address: Antonino Rd. & 210 Ave. Antonino, KS Arikaree BreaksLocation: St. FrancisSpectacular canyons and bluffs in the northwest corner of Kansas
Address: St. Francis, KS 67756 Astronaut Ronald E EvansLocation: St. FrancisOnly 24 have been privileged to fly to the moon. A boy from rural Cheyenne County Kansas made the journey.
Address: 201 W Hwy 36 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: 130 N Denison St. Francis, KS 67756 Barnes 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 Ben S. PaulenLocation: FredoniaBergen's Blacksmith ShopLocation: GoesselThe oldest continuous business in Goessel
Address: 210 E. Main Goessel, KS 67053 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 Big Chief Drive InLocation: OswegoFrom headstones to burgers and more
Address: 606 Merchant Oswego, KS 67356 Bird City CommunityLocation: Bird CityBlack Squirrel CityLocation: MarysvilleBlack squirrels? In Kansas? Sure enough, it's true. Entering Marysville from any direction there are signs proclaiming "Marysville, Kansas - Black Squirrel City".
Address: 10th & Oak Marysville, KS 66508 Blacksmith Coffee RoastryLocation: LindsborgHoused in one of Lindsborg's oldest structure, Holmberg & Johnson Blacksmith & Wagonshop.
Address: 122 N Main St Lindsborg, KS 67456 Bohemian Cultural Center/Alton CafeLocation: AltonLocated in former Bohemian Hall from next door Smith County.
Address: 602 Mill Alton, KS 67623 Border Town Trading PostLocation: CoolidgeAn original 1880's general store that was considered one of the largest between Denver and Kansas City in the 1880's
Address: 110 Coolidge Ave Coolidge, KS 67836 Boston 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 Brick StreetsLocation: Valley FallsWhy is 8th street paved with concrete when most of the streets are brick?
Address: 412 Broadway Valley Falls, KS 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 Buffalo 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 Capuchin Franciscan Friars SculptureLocation: VictoriaA sculpture by Hays artist, Pete Felten, depicts the Capuchin Franciscan Friars who served as priests in the new Ellis County communities.
Address: 900 Cathedral Ave. Victoria, KS 67671 Cemeteries and MemorialsLocation: Osage CityCentral Branch RailroadLocation: WatervilleCharles Linkenauger HouseLocation: Burlingame1867 best house on the block
Address: 313 E. Santa Fe Avenue Burlingame, KS 66413 Chautauqua County CourthouseLocation: SedanThis building was completed in 1918 at a cost not to exceed $50,000.
Address: 200 N Chautauqua Sedan, KS 67361 Cheyenne County MuseumLocation: St. FrancisOne the most exciting and complete in Kansas!
Address: 201 W Hwy. 36 St. Francis, KS 67756 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 HallLocation: Bird CityCity of Lebo MuralLocation: LeboA great mural showing the historical buildings and other historical information about Lebo.
Address: Beside city hall Lebo, KS 66856 Civil 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 Cold War Missile Silo Base/Private ResidenceLocation: WamegoExperience a "Blast From the Past" as you tour former U.S. Missile Silo Base Site #7 in Wamego. Built in 1961 during the Cold War, the missile silo is now a private residence.
Address: 16795 Say Rd. Wamego, KS 66547 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 Comanche 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 Courtney's PlaceLocation: TorontoFresh pasta, divine pizza and a look at Toronto history.
Address: 120 W. Main Toronto, KS 66777 Cowley County Historical MuseumLocation: WinfieldLearn interesting tidbits about the history of Cowley County.
Address: 1011 Mansfield St Winfield, KS 67156 Cromwell DixonLocation: Smith CenterBoy Genius, Inventor,Dirigle Pilot, Aviator
Address: Smith Center, KS 66967 Dale MillerLocation: FlorenceDalton 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 Delaware RiverLocation: Valley FallsA river that went from "Grasshopper" to Delaware
Address: Valley Falls, KS 66088 Discovery of HeliumLocation: DexterDitto-Leach HouseLocation: WamegoConstructed in 1890, the Ditto-Leach House was built to resemble a Villa in the suburbs of Messina, on the island of Sicily. With its stained glass windows, 21 gables and 70+ windows, this is an attraction for all to see.
Address: 910 5th Street Wamego, KS 66547 Downs 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 Doyle Creek Mercantile and CorralLocation: FlorenceA quaint shop with a cute little wax granny will greet you as you enter the shop.
Address: 510 Main Street Florence, KS 66851 Doyle PlaceLocation: Florence1882 Limestone Home on Doyle Creek
Address: 1123 North X Ranch Road Florence, KS 66851 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 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 Early brick factoriesLocation: St. FrancisOld bricks made in 1888 and 1907 can still be seen St. Francis.
Address: 201 West U.S. 36 St. Francis, KS 67756 Early Pioneers of Victoria Historical LandmarkLocation: VictoriaThis marker is dedicated to two groups of settlers in Victoria.
Address: U.S. 40 & Ball Park Road Victoria, KS 67671 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 EleanorLocation: IolaEleanor Roosevelt worried about typhroid fever and the spread of germs. See our "Eleanor."
Address: West of Iola on 54 Hwy in cemetery Iola, KS 66749 Elementary SchoolLocation: MunjorPrior to the Munjor Elementary School building becoming operational in 1974, the two-story limestone building at 882 Main was the schoolhouse for Munjor. children.
Address: 894 Main Munjor, KS 67601 Ellinwood Underground WorldLocation: EllinwoodEnglish CemeteryLocation: VictoriaThis location is the final resting place for 18 Scottish and British pioneers who were some of the original community members.
Address: 100 Angus Drive Victoria, KS 67671 Episcopal 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 Estey Pipe OrganLocation: BurlingameCelebrating 100+ years of faithful service
Address: 322 S. Topeka Ave. Burlingame, KS 66413 Father Juan De PadillaLocation: HeringtonFirst Christian martyr in the United States
Address: 501 North Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Federated ChurchLocation: BurlingameFick 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 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 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 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 Frankfort JailLocation: FrankfortAddress: 114 E. 2nd Street
Frankfort, KS 66427 Funston Boyhood Home - Original SiteLocation: IolaIf you can find the old smokehouse, you'll find the old Funston home site.
Address: North of Iola on the Old 169 Hwy (State Street) Iola, KS 66749 General Hiram BullLocation: AltonGeorge Grant MemorialLocation: VictoriaGeorge Grant was the founder and leader of the English colony of Victoria and he brought the first Angus cattle to America in 1873.
Address: 100 Angus Drive Victoria, KS 67671 George Grant VillaLocation: VictoriaGrant came to America in 1872 in search of a place to build a country estate on which to retire. This became reality when his 2-story home constructed of native limestone overlooking Big Creek was completed.
Address: 2680 Grants Villa Rd. Victoria, KS 67671 German Village with Six NamesLocation: MunjorThe origins for the name of the town of Munjor go back to the German people who established villages along the Volga River in Russia around 1764 to 1768.
Address: Munjor, KS 67601 Globe 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: FredoniaOne of the most photographed buildings on the southeast corner of the downtown square is the historic Gold Dust Hotel. Opened in 1885, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Address: 402 N. 7th Fredonia, KS 66736 Green Roof Water TowerLocation: St. FrancisWhy the water tower has a green roof
Address: 321 South College St. Francis, KS 67756 Gridley CemeteryLocation: GridleyBecause of a tragic accident, the Gridley Cemetery was founded.
Address: Gridley, KS 66852 Gridley MuralLocation: GridleyEarly history displayed on one of the town's oldest buildings.
Address: 403 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Gypsum AuditoriumLocation: GypsumHarvey House MuseumLocation: FlorenceFred Harvey started his first Fred Harvey Restaurant and Hotel in Kansas by the Santa Fe Railroad in Florence.
Address: 220 Marion Street Florence, KS 66851 Havana Stage StationLocation: BurlingameJust a stone's throw away
Address: 4.5 miles west of Burlingame on K-31 Burlingame, KS 66413 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 Herington Historical MuseumLocation: HeringtonA walk through the museum will take you back through time.
Address: 800 S. Broadway Herington, KS 67449 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 Hidden Tower Clock Face of 1904Location: IolaLike hunting missing parts? One of the four original clocks that set a top the court house is on the square. Can you find the other one?
Address: 201 N. Jefferson Avenue Iola, KS 66749 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 Allen County JailLocation: IolaListed on the National Register of Historic Places, visit the jailor's quarters which is above the graffiti covered walls of the cells.
Address: 201 N. Jefferson Ave Iola, KS 66749 Historic Brooker SpringsLocation: MarionHistoric spring used by early settlers.
Address: 620 E. Main St. Marion, KS 66861 Historic Courthouse & Genealogical LibraryLocation: MarysvilleThis stately Romanesque building is visible coming into Marysville from any direction.
Address: 1207 Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 Historic Districts and PropertiesLocation: LeavenworthAddress: 221 Arch St
Leavenworth, KS 66048 Historic Florence Water TowerLocation: FlorenceHistoric Koester BlockLocation: MarysvilleA square of commercial & residential buildings built during the last half of the 19th century and early 1900's, and listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places. The entire block was given by the Koester Family to the City of Marysville in 1977.
Address: 10th & Broadway Marysville, KS 66508 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 Historic Trego County JailLocation: WaKeeneyThis unique jail was ordered for the sum of $2,570 in 1889.
Address: 216 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Historical BuildingsLocation: Great BendHistoric buildings around Great Bend.
Address: 3007 10th St. Great Bend, KS 67530 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 shrine churchLocation: Valley FallsSee the oldest Lutheran Church west of the Missouri River.
Address: 901 Elm Street Valley Falls, KS 66088 Historical SocietyLocation: ClydeHistory of VictoriaLocation: VictoriaJust as the railroad had a major impact on the town's development, the completion of I-70 in 1966 had a big impact on the physical development of Victoria.
Address: 1005 4th Street Victoria, KS 67671 Hoisington 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: HoisingtonHome on The Range CabinLocation: Smith CenterThe historic cabin, where the State Song of Kansas "Home on the Range" was written in 1871
Address: 90 Road and private drive to cabin Smith Center, KS 66967 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 Ingleboro Bed and BreakfastLocation: Smith CenterThis Old Victorian Mansion provides a wonderful retreat.
Address: 319 N. Main Smith Center, KS 66967 International Pancake Day RaceLocation: LiberalWomen of Liberal have been racing against women of Olney, England for over 62 years.
Address: 318 N. Lincoln Liberal, KS 67901 Iola Area Golf CoursesLocation: IolaPrivate or Public? The Iola area has beautiful courses for you to choose from!
Address: North of Iola or East of Iola Iola, KS 66749 Iola Colborn's grave site and memorialLocation: IolaIola Free Public LibraryLocation: IolaHidden or missing skeltons in your family? Where can you go to get help?
Address: 208 E. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Iron Cross at Saint Francis CemeteryLocation: MunjorAs you stroll through this small country cemetery you will notice the beautiful metal art works that are the iron cross grave markers for many of the early Munjor pioneers.
Address: SW Kazan Street Munjor, KS 67601 Iron CrossesLocation: Victoria110 iron cross grave markers stand out among the traditional stone monuments in St. Fidelis Cemetery.
Address: 1600 Cathedral Ave. Victoria, KS 67671 Jail House RockLocation: LeboJaqua Abstract CompanyLocation: St. FrancisOldest business firm still operating under the same name.
Address: 109 West Washington St. Francis, KS 67756 Jedediah SmithLocation: UlyssesThe famous fur trader who disappeared at the Lower Cimarron (Wagon Bed) Springs.
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 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 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 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 Largest Downtown Square in America!Location: IolaFind out why we are the largest downtown square in America!
Address: 305 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 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 Lincoln ParkLocation: RussellLindsborg City HallLocation: LindsborgLittle Red SchoolhouseLocation: BeloitLittle Sister of LibertyLocation: LiberalThis miniature Liberty was designed to celebrate BSA's 40th Anniversary
Address: 519 N. Kansas Liberal, KS 67901 Logan 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 Major General Frederick Funston Home, Museum & StatueLocation: IolaPart of this home was built before Kansas was a state, and it is still alive with history!
Address: 18 S.Washington Avenue Iola, KS 66749 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 Bonner Exhibit MuralsLocation: LeotiLeoti native and paleontologist Marion Bonner is honored with an exhibit featuring some of the fossils he discovered in the area along with murals painted by his son, Chuck Bonner, depicting prehistoric times in western Kansas.
Address: 201 North 4th Street Leoti, KS 67861 Marion City Historical MuseumLocation: MarionFilled with treasures from the early days of Marion.
Address: 501 E. Main Marion, KS 66861 Marion City LibraryLocation: MarionMarquette 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 Marysville High SchoolLocation: MarysvilleMcPherson 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 Memorial Wall for Allen County VeteransLocation: IolaFrom the War of 1812 to now, veterans have their name on the wall, look for your family and friends.
Address: 1 Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Mennonite Brethren CemeteryLocation: GoesselMHS Football StadiumLocation: MarysvilleWPA project still in use today.
Address: 10th & Spring Marysville, KS 66508 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 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 Molly the TrolleyLocation: IolaIs it Molly? Is it Millie? Ride the trolley to find out the scoop on why she has "Millie" painted on her!
Address: 208 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Morland MysteriesLocation: MorlandMorland TragediesLocation: MorlandMount Calvary CemeteryLocation: LansingCatholic cemetery with three Medal of Honor recipients.
Address: 1011 N. Desoto Lansing, KS 66043 Mount MitchellLocation: AlmaMount Mitchell Heritage PrairieLocation: WamegoLocated on a 50-acre hilltop three miles south of Wamego, the Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie is dedicated to Capt. William Mitchell and the Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony, part of the Underground Railroad. Between 1857 and 1860 slaves seeking freedom crossed this land ...
Address: 3 1/2 miles south of Wamego Wamego, KS Mount Muncie CemeteryLocation: LansingOne of the oldest cemeteries in the state.
Address: 1500 North 8th Street Lansing, KS 66043 Munjor Becomes a TownLocation: MunjorMunjor was founded in August 1876 by German immigrants who came from Obermonjour, Russia, a small village along the Volga River.
Address: Munjor, KS 67601 National 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: ConcordiaNess County Historical Society & MuseumLocation: Ness CityStep into the historic Beardslee building to learn all about the History of Ness County.
Address: 123 Pennsylvania Ave Ness City, KS 67560 NewspaperLocation: BurlingameNo chickens running at large!Location: LeboOne of the normal ordinances of the time, but more of an amusing and interesting ordinance today.
Address: Lebo, No 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 Arnold School HouseLocation: FlorenceThis historical limestone school house is now a beautiful residence.
Address: 111 West 6th Street Florence, KS 66851 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 Old Poor Farm CrossesLocation: IolaMystery and lore surrounds these white crosses in front of the site of the former Allen County Poor Home.
Address: 5 miles north on Old Highway 169 (State Street) Iola, KS 66749 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 Oswego Post OfficeLocation: OswegoNot all the art in the post office is on the stamps.
Address: 819 4th Street Oswego, KS 67356 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 FallsPeter LeikerLocation: MunjorPeter was one of the original founders of Munjor in August 1876. His ancestors were part of the group of Germans who left their homeland following the end of the Seven Years War.
Address: Munjor, KS 67601 Peter StoeckleinLocation: MunjorPeter Stoecklein was one of the five men in the first scouting group that came from Russia in 1874 to investigate locations in the United States where the Germans from along the Volga River could establish new villages in America.
Address: Munjor, KS 67601 Pony 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 Potter Opera HouseLocation: CoolidgeRegistered on the Kansas Historic Site. This limestone two-story building is preparing for renovation.
Address: 110 Walnut St. Coolidge, KS 67836 Presser 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 FallsRailroad BridgeLocation: Burlingame"Where Rail Crosses Trail"
Address: East edge of Santa Fe Avenue Burlingame, KS 66413 Railroad Museum AnnexLocation: HeringtonRailroad artifacts are displayed in this Rock Island Baggage Car
Address: 800 South Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Rare Zinc Civil War StatueLocation: IolaDid you know there are only four zinc Civil War statues in the state? Visit the old Iola cemetery to find many other historic treasures!
Address: 1400 W. 54 Highway Iola, KS 66749 Rev. Dr. Carl A. SwenssonLocation: LindsborgRiverside ParkLocation: IolaCamping, swimming, running, or whatever you want to do in this historic park.
Address: S. State Street Iola, KS 66749 Riverside ParkLocation: OswegoRock and Petrified Wood GravestoneLocation: FlorenceA gravestone made from limestone and a large piece of petrified wood. Very interesting.
Address: 2371 110th Florence, KS 66851 Rooks 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. Historic buildings were built of native limestone dating back to the 1930's WPA era.
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 Samuel Hunt GraveLocation: BurlingameHerein lies the grave facts!
Address: 4.8 miles West of Burlingame on K-31 Hwy Burlingame, KS 66413 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: 130 N Denison St. Francis, KS 67756 School HouseLocation: MunjorThe current two story limestone building that is used as the St. Francis Parish Hall served as the Munjor School for many years.
Address: 882 Main Munjor, KS 67601 Schuyler MuseumLocation: BurlingameFrom text books to history books
Address: 117 S. Dacotah Burlingame, KS 66413 Selkirk Hand Dug WellLocation: LeotiBuilt in 1887, this hand-dug well measures 24 feet in diameter and 102 feet deep.
Address: North of Highway 96 Leoti, KS Short BlockLocation: MarysvilleUnique "short block" that is half as wide as a normal city block.
Address: 101 North 10th Street Marysville, KS 66508 Sisters' ConventLocation: MunjorThe Sisters of Saint Agnes from Fond du Lac, Wisconson, served the Munjor community and were the teachers at the school from 1885 to 1967.
Address: 881 Moscow St. Munjor, KS 67601 Smith County Veterans MemorialLocation: Smith CenterDedicated in 2003-Tribute to Smith County Veterans
Address: 218 S. Grant Smith Center, KS 66967 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 Southwestern Bell Telephone BuildingLocation: MeadeAdorned with sculptures by Bruce Moore
Address: North Spring Lake Meade, KS 67864 St. Fidelis ChurchLocation: VictoriaAlso known as "Cathedral of the Plains," it is the largest Church west of the Mississippi.
Address: 900 Cathedral Avenue Victoria, KS 67671 St. Francis MonasteryLocation: MunjorThe first priests to serve Munjor came from Herzog or Hays and it was not until a suitable residence was built that Munjor finally had its own permanent priest.
Address: 884 Main St. Munjor, KS 67601 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchLocation: MunjorConstruction of the first church in Munjor began in the fall of 1877 and was completed in February 1878.
Address: 883 Moscow St. Munjor, KS 67601 St. Joseph Catholic ChurchLocation: EllinwoodSt. Martin of Tours first cemeteryLocation: PiquaChildren on the east and adults to the west
Address: 140 th Road Piqua, KS 66761 Stafford County MuseumLocation: StaffordStewart Hardware StoreLocation: Valley FallsOwned and operated by the same family in the same location since 1890!
Address: 412 Broadway Street Valley Falls, KS 66088 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 Stoney Lonesome SchoolLocation: IolaSee walls and remnants of the old country school where Frederick Funston once taught.
Address: South on old U.S. 169 (State Street) Iola, KS 66749 String TownLocation: FlorenceThis part of Florence was alive and well before the 1951 flood.
Address: 507 Park Avenue Florence, KS 66851 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 BendLocation of the first ever NHRA nationals event
Address: 455 W Barton County Rd-Expo Complex Great Bend, KS 67530 Superior School Stage CurtainLocation: BurlingameSwedish Covenant ChurchLocation: Osage CitySwimming Pool BathhouseLocation: MarysvilleWPA Project built in 1939 and still in use today.
Address: 803 Walnut Marysville, KS 66508 Territorial 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 BandstandLocation: FredoniaBuilt by the WPA in 1932, the bandstand is located on the southwest corner of the downtown square.
Address: Town Square Fredonia, KS 66736 The Clock TowerLocation: FredoniaView clockworks through the windows and watch as the antique mechanism chimes for every hour!
Address: Monroe Street Fredonia, KS 66736 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 Historic Fredonia Town SquareLocation: FredoniaMany of the buildings on the downtown square were built in the late 1800's or early 1900's. Some have been restored while others have seen better days. Regardless, there is much rich history and architecture preserved in these buildings.
Address: 716 Madison Fredonia, KS 66736 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: Elk Falls, KS The Munjor StoreLocation: MunjorThis somewhat ordinary looking building has an interesting history and was a special place to the residents of Munjor because for years it was known as the Munjor Store - the place to buy groceries in Munjor.
Address: 887 280th Ave. Munjor, KS 67601 The Old Opera HouseLocation: FlorenceHorse and Buggies drove up with anxious spectors for the productions at the Florence Opera House.
Address: 507 Main Florence, KS 66851 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: PlainvilleTrail City Bed & BreakfastLocation: CoolidgeAn old saloon that was moved from Trail City to Coolidge in 1887. It was recently renovated into a 4 bedroom bed & breakfast.
Address: 111 Elm St. Coolidge, KS 67836 Trego County CourthouseLocation: WaKeeneyVisit this historic courthouse that "lost its top" in 1951-52.
Address: 216 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Tri-State Antique Engine and Thresher ShowLocation: Bird CityUnion Pacific CabooseLocation: VictoriaIn the late 1980s, the Union Pacific Railroad Company phased out many of their cabooses on their trains and the community of Victoria was selected to receive one.
Address: 603 Iron Victoria, KS 67671 Union Pacific GravesiteLocation: VictoriaThe gravesite of six railroad workers killed by Cheyenne Indians on August 1, 1867 is commemorated at this site.
Address: 3rd Street & U.S. 40 Victoria, KS 67671 Valley Falls City ParkLocation: Valley FallsVisit our lovely city park located in the center of town, occupying a full city block
Address: 701 Broadway Street Valley Falls, KS 66088 Van Doren ParkLocation: Bird CityVeteran's MemorialLocation: FredoniaAddress: 716 Madison
Fredonia, KS 66736 Veterans 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 ParkLocation: FlorenceInspiration and respect for veterans and a pleasant, peaceful atmosphere to sit and reflect.
Address: 430 Main Street Florence, KS 66851 Volga German Immigrant StatueLocation: VictoriaThis lifesize statue depicts the German immigrants that came to America from Russia.
Address: 10th & Cathedral Avenue Victoria, KS 67671 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 VillageLocation: WamegoCome meet Abigail, a full-body taxidermy buffalo who is on display at the Wamego Historic Museum. The village includes a one-room schoolhouse, an 1850s log cabin, the first jail in Pottawatomie County, a chapel, and much more.
Address: East 4th St. in Wamego City Park Wamego, KS 66547 Waudby's Sports Bar & GrillLocation: RussellOne of the oldest buildings in Russell
Address: 719 N Main Russell, KS 67665 Western Kansas Saloon & GrillLocation: WaKeeneyEnjoy delicious steaks, seafood, and pasta served in an historic hardware store.
Address: 121 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Western Trail CafeLocation: CoolidgeAn original bakery built in the 1880s. Being renovated into a mesquite smoked steakhouse. Planned opening is in September 2012.
Address: 55 Coolidge Ave./Front Street Coolidge, KS 67836 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: FredoniaLocated on the east side of the square, the museum is housed in the former Wilson County jail and Sheriff's residence built in 1915.
Address: 420 N 7th Street Fredonia, KS 66736 Woodson County Historical MuseumLocation: Yates CenterWPA projectsLocation: IolaThink you can build it better? WPA projects are still here and can be seen throughout the town.
Address: 208 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 WWII 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 Ye Olde Country ChurchLocation: St. FrancisBuilt in 1887, after 100 years of service, the church was moved to St. Francis and placed next the Cheyenne County Museum and open during museum hours.
Address: 215 W Business U.S. 36 St. Francis, KS 67756 |
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