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Iola Explorations | History

100 Year Old Historic Homes

From mansions built in the 1880s to houses ordered from Sears, Iola has them!

1904 Court House Clock

Once 7 stories high in the sky!

A Chocolate Lover's Paradise

Come taste the best mistake in candy making!

Allen County Historical Museum

In a building buit before 1900, Allen County's history is alive and well. Don't wait to come in.

Charlie Melvin Mad Bomber Run and Festivities

Runners, walkers, spectators join the fun on Iola's famous square where a multitude of activites are going to be held.

Eleanor

Eleanor Roosevelt worried about typhroid fever and the spread of germs. See our "Eleanor."

Funston Boyhood Home - Original Site

If you can find the old smokehouse, you'll find the old Funston home site.

Hidden Tower Clock Face of 1904

Like 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?

Historic Allen County Jail

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, visit the jailor's quarters which is above the graffiti covered walls of the cells.

Iola Colborn's grave site and memorial

How did Iola get her name?

Iola Free Public Library

Hidden or missing skeltons in your family? Where can you go to get help?

Largest Downtown Square in America!

Find out why we are the largest downtown square in America!

Major General Frederick Funston Home, Museum & Statue

Part of this home was built before Kansas was a state, and it is still alive with history!

Memorial Wall for Allen County Veterans

From the War of 1812 to now, veterans have their name on the wall, look for your family and friends.

Old Poor Farm Crosses

Mystery and lore surrounds these white crosses in front of the site of the former Allen County Poor Home.

Rare Zinc Civil War Statue

Did you know there are only four zinc Civil War statues in the state? Visit the old Iola cemetery to find many other historic treasures!

Riverside Park

Camping, swimming, running, or whatever you want to do in this historic park.

Stoney Lonesome School

See walls and remnants of the old country school where Frederick Funston once taught.

WPA projects

Think you can build it better? WPA projects are still here and can be seen throughout the town.