What To Do | History100 Year Old Historic HomesLocation: IolaFrom mansions built in the 1880s to houses ordered from Sears, Iola has them all!
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: 1995 Marshmallow Lane 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 Alcove SpringLocation: Blue RapidsA very historical site on the Oregon Trail and the National Register of Historic Places is nestled in the hills north of Blue Rapids. The spring was named in 1871 by a member of the ill-fated Donner-Reed Party.
Address: Tumbleweed Road off of N. U.S. 77 Blue Rapids, KS 66411 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 America's First Patented HelicopterLocation: GoodlandWilliam J. Purvis saw a child playing with a toy whirligig in a candy store. That was the inspiration for America's First Patented Helicopter.
Address: 1717 Cherry Goodland, KS 67735 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 Audacious BoutiqueLocation: IolaThis is part of a renaissance for downtown Iola... come look inside the old bank building to see what it has morphed into!
Address: 23 E. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 B-29 MemorialLocation: Great BendBall 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 Bandstand in the town squareLocation: HumboldtHumboldt's town square has a beautiful two- level bandstand in the center. With no courthouse, all sides of the square can be seen.
Address: 9th St and Bridge St Humboldt, KS 66748 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 Battle CanyonLocation: Scott CityA monument overlooks a cave, canyon, and the bluffs where the Northern Cheyenne hid, waiting in ambush for the U.S. Cavalry.
Address: 1 mile south of Lake Scott State Park Scott City, KS 67871 Bergen's Blacksmith ShopLocation: GoesselNow closed, it was the oldest continuously-open 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 structures, Holmberg & Johnson Blacksmith & Wagonshop.
Address: 122 N Main St Lindsborg, KS 67456 Blue Rapids Historical Society MuseumLocation: Blue RapidsRotating themed exhibits every four months and hosts special events. It houses collections of local historical significance from former and current residents.
Address: 36 Public Square Blue Rapids, KS 66441 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 double life-sized bronze sculptureLocation: OakleyThe "Legend of the Birthplace of Buffalo Bill". What's it all about and where can you find out?
Address: 3083 U.S. 83 Oakley, KS 67748 Buffalo hunters' deaths spark battleLocation: GoodlandSeveral buffalo hunters were killed by Native Americans on Beaver Creek, part of a chain of events leading to the Battle of Sappa Hole.
Address: Goodland, KS 67735 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 CityCemeteries of LecomptonLocation: LecomptonCemetery census of burials in Lecompton and Kanwaka Townships in Douglas County, Kansas includes names of the deceased' spouse and parents where possible.
Address: PO Box 68 Lecompton, KS 66050-0068 Centennial History of OlsburgLocation: OlsburgMost previous histories of Olsburg say that the town began in 1880 when the Kansas Central Railroad ran its line through this part of the prairie and Oscar and C.W. Fagerberg opened up a general store. To taste the real flavor of the times we need to go back further...
Address: Olsburg, KS Central 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 Chicago White Sox and New York GiantsLocation: Blue RapidsThe 100th Anniversary will be celebrated on September 21, 2013 with lots of fun and a historic real ballgame on the same field! You won't want to miss the excitement and activities!
Located along the famous "White Way" Hwy that joins Chicago with Colorado Springs.
Address: K-9 Riverside Park (Marshall Co Fairgrounds) 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 Chisholm Trail MuralLocation: ClearwaterExperience this 80 foot mural, located on the front of the Clearwater Historical Museum, depicting the early history of Clearwater. Clearwater is the only Kansas town that exists solely because of this trail.
Address: 149 N. 4th Clearwater, KS 67026 City HallLocation: Bird CityCity Hall graffitiLocation: LebanonEvidence of a Prime Time Crime.
Address: Chicago and Main Streets Lebanon, KS 66952 City 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 self guided tourLocation: HumboldtThe night was a glow, by the flames of the burning town.
Address: 107 S. 9th Humboldt, KS 66748 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 Coffee Mill RowLocation: GoodlandWhen Rock Island Railroad made Goodland into a sectional headquarters, railroad workers poured in. They needed housing and Coffee Mill Row, named for the coffee grinders the houses resembled, was born.
Address: 14th and Caldwell Goodland, KS 67735 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's Fair: 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: LecomptonFinalist for 8 Wonders of Kansas History! See the legislation chamber where The Lecompton Constitution was drafted-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 County Seat FightLocation: GoodlandA legal slugfest between upstart Goodland and established Eustis ended with Goodland as the winner of the Sherman County seat prize.
Address: 1102 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Court House clock faceLocation: IolaOne of the four clock faces from the 1904 court house tower is on the square (south side) The other one you can find...look in a historic spot.
Address: just off of the downtown square Iola, KS 66749 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, Aviator, Boy Aeronaut
Address: Smith Center, KS 66967 Crystal SpringsLocation: FlorenceCustom harvesting machinery invented hereLocation: InmanThe self propelled silage cutter was first built at Inman and started an industry. Pete Froese built the first one and was soon commerciall built by the Plett brothers on Inman's Main street
Address: 103 N Main PO Box 125 Inman, KS 67546 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 Desperate Indian Battle at the Forks of Beaver CreekLocation: Smith CenterAddress:
Smith Center, KS 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 Don Nichols Car CollectionLocation: IolaHawaii and Iola, Kansas...what do we have in common? Come visit to find out!
Address: 224 N Washington Iola, KS 66749 Don the Great DaneLocation: Lebanon92 year old dog.
Address: Kanza House Genealogical Library and Museum Lebanon, KS Doughboy StatueLocation: OnagaSee one of the few WW1 Doughboy statues in Kansas
Address: Intersection of Leonard & 4th St. Onaga, KS 66521 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 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 El Cuartelejo PuebloLocation: Scott CityEl Cuartelejo Pueblo Ruins
Address: Located in Lake Scott State Park Scott City, KS 67871 El Quartelejo MuseumLocation: Scott CityEl Quartelejo is a unique pueblo style museum located on the west side of Scott City.
Address: 902 W. 5th Scott City, KS 67871 EleanorLocation: IolaEleanor Roosevelt worried about typhroid fever and the spread of germs. See our "Eleanor."
Address: West of Iola on U.S. 54 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 English 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 Ennis-Handy HouseLocation: GoodlandMary Ennis built this Queen Anne mansion in 1907 for $5,000. The grand lady has lived through a period as a boarding house and a funeral home between periods as a private home. The Sherman County Historical Society purchased it in 2001 and it is now open for tours.
Address: 202 W. 13th Goodland, KS 67735 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 Ever wonder where the trail ends?Location: AbileneCome to Abilene and see where the Chisholm Trail ended in the beginning.
Address: 201 NW Second Street Abilene, KS 67410 Father Juan De PadillaLocation: HeringtonFirst Christian martyr in the United States
Address: 501 North Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Fearless Fred TrolleyLocation: IolaFearless Fred is a Trolley? Come take a ride to find out why Iola's most recently purchased trolley is named Fearless Fred!
Address: 208 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 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 Fire House MuseumLocation: SenecaSee the 1922 Stutz Model K Engine and other fire equipment on display
Address: 6th & Main Seneca, KS 66538 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 Flooded: The Republican River bursts its banksLocation: GoodlandGoodland author Joy Hayden has written a book, 1935 Republican River Flood, about the worst disaster that river basin has ever seen.
Address: 925 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Floral HallLocation: Blue RapidsThe Marshall County Fair has been held in the Blue Rapids Park since 1916 and Floral Hall is one of the mainstay buildings.
Address: Riverside Park (Marshall Co Fairgrounds) Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Floyd A. Riggs Memorial Comic Book CollectionLocation: MorlandFouch'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 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 G.A.R. MonumentLocation: WestmorelandLocated in the city cemetery and dedicated to Civil War vetarns
Address: Pine Street Westmoreland, KS 66549 Galva MuseumLocation: GalvaVisit our local museum to explore the history of Galva.
Address: 204 S Main Galva, KS 67443 General Hiram BullLocation: AltonGeographic Center of the 48 Contiguous StatesLocation: Smith CenterThere is something special about standing in the exact center of the United States - or at least 48 of them. More people than you can imagine still take time to do it
Address: Smith Center, KS 66952 George Custer and the doomed patrolLocation: GoodlandLt. Lyman Kidder was sent to find Lt. Col. George Custer. Instead Custer found Kidder -- what was left of him.
Address: Goodland, KS 67735 George 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 Goodland Post OfficeLocation: GoodlandGoodland's Post Office changed names and locations before settling into the current office, which was built by the New Deal's Works Progress Administration.
Address: 124 E. 11th Goodland, KS 67735 Great Train Robbery ends in GoodlandLocation: GoodlandTwo men robbed passengers and murdered a man in Colorado. Their Great Train Robbery ended in a Goodland shoot-out that killed them both.
Address: 925 Main • PO Box 927 Goodland, KS 67735 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 Grow A Beard!Location: MinneapolisLincoln's Little Girl lived in Delphos, Kansas. Grace Bedell wrote to Lincoln to grow a beard!
Address: Minneapolis, KS 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 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 Elgin HotelLocation: MarionAmidst the Flint Hills of Kansas stands the Historic Elgin Hotel, the region’s finest fully-renovated boutique hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Elgin's 19th century limestone building provides a unique venue to rest, relax and reconnect.
Address: 115 N. 3rd St. Marion, KS 66861 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 Seelye MansionLocation: AbileneAbilene is home to two Winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Both homes were built after the Chisholm Trail had moved on to Ellsworth, KS. They both have very unique architecture, one is Georgian and the other is Victorian in style.
Address: 1105 N Buckeye Abilene, KS 67410 Historic Signs around the squareLocation: IolaThe largest historic square in the United States! We have historic buildings and now we have historic signs that you can read as you walk around the large but quaint downtown square
Address: square walking tour Iola, KS 66749 Historic 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: 101 North 10th Street 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 the Carnahan Creek AreaLocation: OlsburgThe History and Stories of the Carnahan Creek Area will help you to better understand and appreciate this scenic drive, its people and its history.
Address: Olsburg, KS 66520 History of the Opera House muralLocation: GoodlandTurn back the hands of time at the mural on Goodland's former Opera House.
Address: 1002 Main Goodland, KS 67735 History 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 of 34th PresidentLocation: AbileneOriginal location of President Eisenhower's home, where he grew up. Also a Winner of the Original 8 Wonders of Kansas!!
Address: 200 SE Fourth Street Abilene, KS 67410 Home on The Range CabinLocation: Smith CenterThe historic cabin, where the State Song of Kansas "Home on the Range" was written in 1871. Restoration of the original cabin is complete.
Enjoy: Nature Walking Trails
Restored original cabin
Information Stations
Scenic Natural Area
Address: 90 Road and private drive to cabin Smith Center, KS 66967 Horses slept at the InnLocation: MinneapolisMill Street Inn has the distinction of being a barn repurposed for a doctor office, repurposed for a luxurious inn!
Address: 431 Mill Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 How Goodland got its nameLocation: GoodlandGoodland could have been called Fairyland, according to the most widely accepted story about the town's name. Goodland has proven to be a very appropriate name for the fertile lands of Sherman County.
Address: Goodland, KS 67735 Humboldt Historical MuseumLocation: HumboldtThe Museum is a collection of Humboldt's past.
Address: 2nd and Neosho Humboldt, KS 66748 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 Ice Age MonumentLocation: Blue RapidsProfessor George Callison grew up in Blue Rapids and left to seek advanced education and adventure in palentology. He had a vision, took action and created a monument to the Ice Age that left rocks, the beautiful Flint Hills, and mastodon tusks and teeth in our sand pits.
Address: Round Town Square Blue Rapids, KS 66411 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 Interstate 70Location: GoodlandThe concrete ribbon named Interstate 70 brings Goodland to the world and the world to Goodland.
Address: Exit 17 Goodland, KS 67735 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 Iola RegisterLocation: IolaProudly serving Iola for 4 generations!
Address: 302 S. Washington Ave 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 Cross at St. Catherine CemeteryLocation: CatharineIron 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: LeboJamestown United Methodist ChurchLocation: JamestownFirst a Catholic Church, now a United Methodist Church
Address: 502 Walnut St., P.O. Box 247 Jamestown, KS 66948 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 Kanza House Genealogical LibraryLocation: LebanonA little library jam packed with ancestry and mixed in with artifacts.
Address: School Avenue and Main Street Lebanon, KS 66952 Known but to God: Goodland’s unknown soldiersLocation: GoodlandSix unknown soldiers rest forever in Goodland Cemetery. Who they were and how they came to be buried in Goodland remains a mystery.
Address: North Main and Road 66 Goodland, KS 67735 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, located where the original train track ran through town.
Address: 401 2nd St. Olsburg, KS La Cygne Historical Society MuseumLocation: La CygneWatch history come to life. Visit the museum as we catalog our artifacts and set up displays.
Address: 300 N Broadway La Cygne, KS 66040 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 USA!Location: IolaFind out why we are the largest downtown square in the Nation!
Address: Iola, KS 66749 Last Indian Raid MuseumLocation: OberlinSeptember 1878 was the date of the last Indian raid in Kansas. Sadly, it resulted in the death of 40 Kansas settlers and herders. Nineteen of them were killed here in Decatur County.
Address: 258 S. Penn Oberlin, KS 67749 Lebold MansionLocation: AbileneAbilene is home to two Winners of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture. Both homes were built after the Chisholm Trail had moved on to Ellsworth, KS. They both have very unique architecture, one is Georgian style and the other is a Victorian style.
Address: 106 N Vine Street Abilene, KS 67410 Lifetiles MuralsLocation: Marysville3 Interactive Murals that come to life when you walk in front of them. One dedicated to the Pony Express, one dedicated to trains, and one dedicated to the history of Marysville.
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 Dog Lost TrailLocation: WestmorelandA walking trail leads from the Oregon Trail Park at Scott Springs to the Museum Complex. Named in memory of a little dog who sat by the highway day after day waiting for its family to return. Located within the Oregon Trail Park at Scott Springs.
Address: Westmoreland, KS 66549 Little Jerusalem Badlands State ParkLocation: OakleyFrom a distance these chalk ruins look like the walled city of Jerusalem, hence the name Little Jerusalem. It is the state's largest Niobrara chalk formation.
Address: Oakley, KS 67748 Little 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 Lucas City JailLocation: LucasThe old limestone jail was used to house inmates until 1959.
Address: 118 W 2nd Lucas, KS 67648 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 Manter DamLocation: Johnson CityA WPA dam that wasn't completed
Address: Northwest of Manter Johnson City, KS 67855 Mariadahl CemeteryLocation: OlsburgFind the unique carving in the center of the cemetery. Be sure to look at both sides! Headstones written in Swedish are common here.
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 1/2 mile 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-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 Miller's ParkLocation: LucasFolk Art Environment from the 1930's
Address: 201 South Main Street Lucas, KS 67648 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 Monument RocksLocation: OakleyThese towering majestic rocks will leave you breathless. Be sure to bring your camera!
Address: Hwy 83 Oakley, KS 67748 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 Museum of the Great PlainsLocation: LeotiOld West history is just the tip of the iceberg of what you'll see when you stop in the Museum of the Great Plains!
Address: 201 N. 4th Leoti, KS 67861 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: ConcordiaBetween 1854 and 1929 over 200,000 children were sent from New York to new homes across America. This museum will touch your heart like no other.
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Address: 300 Washington Street Concordia, KS 66901 Nature Conservancy's Smoky Valley RanchLocation: OakleyA great place to see prairie wildlife and beauty along the Western Vistas Historic Byway.
Address: Oakley, KS 67748 Nemaha County Historical MuseumLocation: SenecaFormer Nemaha County jail and sheriff residence, built in 1879
Address: 113 North 6th Seneca, KS 66538 Nemaha County Veterans Memorial WallLocation: SenecaCommemorating Seneca and Nemaha County veterans
Address: Corner of U.S. 36 and K-63 Seneca, KS 66538 Ness 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 Oak Lawn CemeteryLocation: La CygneExperience the beauty of nature while searching for your roots or researching local history at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Address: intersection of North 1st Street and Swan Street La Cygne, KS 66040 Oakley Shucks!Location: OakleyThe Buffalo Bill Cultural Center shares and preserves the history of hand corn husking. Find out how corn was shucked before there were tractors and combines. Great photo opportunity!
Address: 3083 U.S. Hwy. 83 Oakley, KS 67748 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 jailLocation: LebanonNot much crime in this town, the jail only held 4
Address: North Pine and Railway Avenue, south side of Lebanon Lebanon, KS 66952 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 Olsburg RacetrackLocation: OlsburgOlsburg was once the happenin' place to be when horse races were held at the track just northeast of present day Greenwood Park.
Address: Olsburg, KS One small step toward equal rights for womenLocation: GoodlandGoodland took a small step in the fight for voting rights in a 1909 special election.
Address: 120 W. 12th Goodland, KS 67735 Oregon Trail Park at Scott SpringsLocation: WestmorelandNatural underwater springs with covered wagon and sculptured oxen
Address: South K-99 Westmoreland, KS 66549 Oswego Post OfficeLocation: OswegoNot all the art in the post office is on the stamps.
Address: 819 4th Street Oswego, KS 67356 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 Pioneer Settlement Trail MuralLocation: Blue RapidsThis mural is found by the Holm Cabin that borders the Southwest corner of the Round Town Square.
Address: SW corner of the round town square Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Pony Express MuseumLocation: SenecaExperience a snapshot of the wild west.
Address: 4th and Main Seneca, KS 66538 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 FallsRacing from Ocean to OceanLocation: GoodlandThe 1909 Ocean to Ocean Endurance Race came through Goodland. The only picture of all four cars together was taken on Main Street. A plaque marks the place.
Address: 1011 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Railroad 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 Relive Old West cattle drives in Goodland on July 4Location: GoodlandThe Old West will come alive July 4 in Goodland with the Great Western Cattle Trail Reenactment.
Address: 925 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Rev. Dr. Carl A. SwenssonLocation: LindsborgRiding a carousel is great fun, thanks to C.W. Parker!Location: AbileneC.W. Parker got his start in Abilene!
The C. W. Parker carousel tells another part of Abilene's history. Charles Wallace Parker's family moved to Abilene, KS when Parker was 5yrs old.
Address: 412 S Campbell Abilene, KS 67410 Riverside ParkLocation: IolaCamping, swimming, running, or whatever you want to do in this historic park. A new Special Needs Playground Area has recently been added!
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 Rock FencesLocation: La CygneWhat do you do when you have few trees but lots of rocks on your land? Make rock fences!
Address: K-152 southwest of Prairie View High School La Cygne, KS 66040 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 Rooks County MuseumLocation: StocktonThe Rooks County Historical Society invites you learn the fascinating history of Rooks County.
Address: 921 S. Cedar Stockton, KS 67669 Russian Immigrants Mass GraveLocation: FlorenceA Small Pox epidemic hit Russian Immigrants as they traveled by train to Florence, Kansas
Address: Florence, KS 66851 Sacred Heart Church - EmmeramLocation: CatharineEmmeram was named after the famous church builder, Father Emmeram Kausler. The community consisted of the Sacred Heart Church and two schools. A town plot was filed with the register of deeds in 1902, but the town never materialized.
A post office was established on January
Address: Emmeram Road Catharine, KS 67671 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 Ave. Chanute, KS 66720 Santa Fe Depot MuseumLocation: Osage CitySanta Fe TrailLocation: Great BendSappa ParkLocation: OberlinNature trails, walk-in hunting, golf course, more.
Address: #1 Morgan Drive Oberlin, KS 67749 Schneider Funeral HomeLocation: La CygneIf you enjoy unique architecture, you will find Schneider Funeral Home intriguing.
Address: 202 North 4th Street La Cygne, KS 66040 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 SchoolsLocation: SchoenchenSchuyler MuseumLocation: BurlingameFrom text books to history books
Address: 117 S. Dacotah Burlingame, KS 66413 See a real racing greyhound!Location: AbileneCome to Abilene and check out an 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs Finalist.
Address: 407 S Buckeye Abilene, KS 67410 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 Slave to homesteader: The black artillerymanLocation: GoodlandWilliam Johnson fought for freedom as a member of the 1st United States Colored Heavy Artillery. He was Sherman County's sole black Civil War veteran.
Address: North Main and Road 66 Goodland, KS 67735 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 St. Anthony ChurchLocation: SchoenchenA stone church quarried locally from native limestone and erected by the pioneers as a cornerstone of the community of Schoenchen, Kansas.
Address: Arapahoe and Church Streets Schoenchen, KS 67667 St. Fidelis ChurchLocation: VictoriaAlso known as "Cathedral of the Plains," it is the largest Church west of the Mississippi and is currently one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
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. 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 Summerville Log CabinLocation: WestmorelandSummit Hill GardensLocation: ChanuteSummit Hill Gardens creates handmade soaps and lotions as well as grown heirloom plants and offers a taste of farm life.
Address: 2605 160th Road Chanute, KS 66720 Sunflower IILocation: BarnesA specialty shop featuring antique & primitive furniture and decorating items. I must see for those wanting unusual pieces for their home or business. Open 7 days a week, closed Christmas Day and Thanksgiving
Address: 23 N. Center Barnes, KS 66933 Sunflower Rod & Custom Association (SRCA) Drag StripLocation: Great BendAddress: 455 W Barton County Rd-Expo Complex
Great Bend, KS 67530 Superior School Stage CurtainLocation: BurlingameTemple of Honor Military MuseumLocation: SenecaThe “Temple of Honor” houses the Nemaha County Military exhibitis. The historical artifacts – uniforms, photographs, medals, hats, helmets, and flags – represent those who served their country over the last 150 years.
Address: 33 N. 6th St. Seneca, KS 66538 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 Bee HiveLocation: MinneapolisThis downtown store has gone through many faces.
Address: 300 West Second Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 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 County HistorianLocation: La CygneAre you curious about Linn County history? So was William Ansel Mitchell and his curiosity resulted in newspaper articles and eventually a book.
Address: 209 N Broadway La Cygne, KS 66040 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 Flying DoctorLocation: GoodlandDr. Marion J. (M.J.) Renner's airplane was often the difference between life and death for patients within 100 miles of Goodland. Goodland's airport bears his name and has a display about him in the terminal.
Address: 602 Renner Field Road Goodland, KS 67735 The Great Train RobberyLocation: GoodlandIn scenes that were straight from a script from a movie Western, gang members robbed a train, then died in a shoot-out northeast of Goodland.
Address: Road 22 and 68 Goodland, KS 67735 The Highway ArrowLocation: OakleyThis directional roadside sign assisted travelers driving through Oakley in the early 1900's.
Address: 200 Center Avenue Oakley, KS 67748 The History HouseLocation: SedanResearch and Browse in The Chautauqua County Historical and Genealogical Society Library and Collections
Address: 115 W Main Street Sedan, KS 67361 The Hollow Park and St. Charles SchoolhouseLocation: SedanBeautiful setting for Jenny Keeley's Kansas Fairy Tale, "The Hollow" 2011
Address: North Sherman 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: Elk Falls, KS The itinerant bellLocation: GoodlandThe bell at Sherman County Courthouse's entrance traveled from the old Central School to Topeka and back to the courthouse lawn.
Address: 813 Broadway Goodland, KS 67735 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 The preserved hangarLocation: GoodlandThe barrel hangar at Goodland's Renner Field was built by the Works Progress Administration and helped train World War II glider pilots. It was saved from destruction by two sisters who had lived there.
Address: Renner Field Road Goodland, KS 67735 The rescued stained glass windowLocation: GoodlandOld Engine 99, a stained glass window, was rescued from the trash and saved for the Goodland Public Library.
Address: 812 Broadway Goodland, KS 67735 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 which has undergone several facelifts during the past one hundred years.
Address: 216 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Twin Houses?Location: MinneapolisSister houses that have undergone changes.
Address: 500 W. 2nd Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 Unbeaten: The Life of Brook BerringerLocation: GoodlandNebraska Cornhusker quarterback Brook Berringer from Goodland set an example of service and selflessness in his brief life. He is still remembered and honored today.
Address: 13th Street and Arcade Goodland, KS 67735 Union 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 United Telephone BuildingLocation: GoodlandBuilt in 1931, the United Telephone Building is a prime example of Art Deco architecture.
Address: 1003 Main Goodland, KS 67735 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 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 ParkLocation: FlorenceInspiration and respect for veterans and a pleasant, peaceful atmosphere to sit and reflect.
Address: 430 Main Street Florence, KS 66851 Vintage Charm Guesthouse/Bed and BreakfastLocation: WatervilleThis historically restored 1905 Victorian Bed and Breakfast went from condemned to cast. Smell of down home cuisine as soon as you pass through our leaded glass peacock front door. We are non-resident innkeepers so you can enjoy the comforts of home without interruptions.
Address: 134 W Hazelwood Waterville, KS 66548 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 War MemorialLocation: Blue RapidsCommemorates Blue Rapids area soldiers that lost their lives serving in WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam
Address: Round Town Square Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Washington Ames HouseLocation: LeotiRestored to it's glory in 2012, this 1890s Victorian style home has weathered many years of rural changes in Leoti.
Address: 3rd and J Street Leoti, KS 67861 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 Where's the fence?Location: MinneapolisHighland Cemetery was fenced with an iron fence and shaded by a grove of pines through 2000.
Address: K-106, east of golf course Minneapolis, KS 67467 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 Winger dig siteLocation: Johnson Citya view of Bear Creek where artifacts were unearthed
Address: 104 Highland Johnson City, KS 67855 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 WWI Doughboy statueLocation: OakleyOne of the most reproduced life-size sculptures in the United States is a memorial statue of a World War I American soldier, the "Spirit of the American Doughboy".
Address: 126 E. Second Street Oakley, KS 67748 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 |
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