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What To Do | PeopleArtists, Nelson and Nettie ChubbLocation: Smith CenterLocal Artists of Smith Center in the 60's and 70's
Address: Smith Center, KS Veteran's MonumentLocation: PiquaA living tribute to area men and women who have fought or are fighting for our freedom.
Address: Xylan Rd Piqua, KS 66761 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 Annie OakleyLocation: OakleyWas she born in Oakley, Kansas?
Address: 428 Center Avenue Oakley, KS 67748 Armando MinjarezLocation: UlyssesAn immigrant's tale of art and success
Address: 1000 W. Patterson Ave Ulysses, KS 67880 Arrowheads Collection at the MuseumLocation: BurlingameCollectors extraordinaire of Indian artifacts
Address: 117 S. Dacotah Burlingame, KS 66413 Artist on a LadderLocation: La CygneImagine a canvas so large that you need a ladder in order to paint it. This is exactly what La Cygne artist, Don Lutton, did for many of his masterpieces.
Address: 209 N. Broadway La Cygne, KS 66040 Aw, nuts!Location: MinneapolisGeorge Washington Carver became known for his work with peanuts, pecans, and soybeans. He graduated from Minneapolis High School!
Address: 110 S. Concord Street Minneapolis, KS 67467 Bird City CommunityLocation: Bird CityBirthplace of Walter P. ChryslerLocation: WamegoWalter Percy Chrysler was born in Wamego on April 2, 1875. Chrysler was an American machinist, railroad mechanic and manager, automotive industry executive, and founder of the Chrysler Corporation.
Address: Intersection of U.S. 24 and K-99 Wamego, KS 66547 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 Bob DoleLocation: RussellBob Dole has been called a "towering figure" and "the most enduring Republican leader of the twentieth century"
Address: 1035 N Maple Russell, KS 67665 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 Brit SpaughLocation: Great BendBuck LeGrandLocation: SedanBuffalo 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 Buster Keaton Memorial MuseumLocation: PiquaThe Buster Keaton Museum in Piqua is devoted to Buster Keaton, the silent film actor, writer, and director.
Address: 302 S. Hill Street Piqua, KS 66761 Chief OpothleyaholaLocation: Yates CenterChief WabansiLocation: AlmaChina PalaceLocation: IolaWhether you want a huge selection from a buffet, or you want a special meal from the menu, this is the place to find authenic Chinese food.
Address: 110 N. State Street Iola, KS 66749 Christ Kid's ChildcareLocation: GalvaAddress: 400 Northview
Galva, KS 67443 City of GalvaLocation: GalvaAddress: 208 S Main
Galva, KS 67443 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 Clarence Audburn GilbertLocation: PlainvilleObscure hero memorialized at Post Office
Address: 111 S. Main Plainville, KS 67663 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 Col. Napoleon Bonaparte BrownLocation: ConcordiaSome say Col. Brown made his money as a horse thief, his wife said he was a doctor. Whatever the case Col. Brown and his bag of money is responsible for helping Concordia grow into a great town.
Address: 130 E. 6th Concordia, KS 66901 Dale MillerLocation: FlorenceDane Gray HansenLocation: LoganDanielle DingesLocation: Ness CityDominican SistersLocation: Great BendDon 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 Dr. A.H. MannLocation: TorontoServed as Assistant Surgeon with General Custer and the Seventh Calvary.
Address: Toronto, KS 66777 Driving on brick streetsLocation: GoodlandA Native American from the Oneida tribe, Jim Brown was a phenomenally fast bricklayer. He turned street paving into a spectator sport in Goodland while paving Main and some side streets.
Address: 12th and Main Goodland, KS 67735 Earl W. SutherlandLocation: BurlingameEd MartinezLocation: Great BendBanding shorebirds at Cheyenne Bottoms
Address: 5848 Broadway Street Great Bend, KS 67530 Eisenhower MuralLocation: AbileneThe idea for creating a mural for downtown Abilene
began in February 2006 as a project to honor the 25th
Anniversary of the Arts Council of Dickinson County.
Address: 4th & Buckeye Abilene, KS 67410 Elk Valley SchoolLocation: LongtonHome of the Orange and Black! Go Lions!
Address: 7th & Delaware Longton, KS 67352 Elm Creek Community GardenLocation: IolaEmmett KellyLocation: SedanWorld famous Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey circus clown Weary Willie(1898-1979). Born in Sedan,Kansas
Address: 210 E Main Sedan, KS 67361 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 Florence Deeble Rock GardenLocation: LucasFrank A. CooperLocation: LincolnFrank Cooper originated the cartoon series, "It Happened in Kansas,"
which was syndicated and ran in many newspapers for years.
Address: Lincoln, KS 67455 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 Funky Fossil Folk ArtLocation: OakleyMixed media folk art created by artist Vi Fick using locally found fossils, sharks teeth and shells.
Address: 700 W. Third Oakley, KS 67748 General Hiram BullLocation: AltonGeorge 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 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 George SweattLocation: HumboldtHumboldt native George Sweatt has the distinction of being the only regular position player to appear in the Negro League's first four World Series games.
Address: Humboldt, KS 66748 George Washington Carver homesteadLocation: BeelerGreat Plains Christian RadioLocation: MeadeGreat 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 Grow A Beard!Location: MinneapolisLincoln's Little Girl lived in Delphos, Kansas. Grace Bedell wrote to Lincoln to grow a beard!
Address: Minneapolis, KS Gus ShaferLocation: HoisingtonWell known for his bronze sculptures and paintings.
Address: Shafer Gallery 245 NE 30 Rd. Hoisington, KS 67530 Harold CarpenterLocation: Sedan1930-2015 Cowboy Poet and Rope Spinner. Native to Chautauqua County with a gift of words to describe the cowboy life customs and humor on the prairie.
Address: 306 S. Chautauqua Sedan, KS 67361 Historic 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 Holm CabinLocation: Blue RapidsThe original Holm cabin has been moved to town from the south end of the Blue Rapids Township to the southwest block bordering the round town square and can be toured when the museum or the Blue Rapids State Bank is open.
Address: SW Main & Round Square Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Home 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 Indian Slim CamelLocation: SedanWild West Performer, horse trader, gambler
Address: P. O. Box 226 Sedan, KS 67361 Iola Colborn's grave site and memorialLocation: IolaIola RegisterLocation: IolaProudly serving Iola for 4 generations!
Address: 302 S. Washington Ave Iola, KS 66749 Jack CurtisLocation: LincolnJack Kilby - Nobel Prize WinnerLocation: Great BendInventor of the integrated circuit
Address: P.O. Drawer E Great Bend, KS 67530 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 Joe WorksLocation: HumboldtA community-minded person that makes a big difference.
Address: Humboldt, KS John C. WoodsLocation: TorontoAmerican Master Sergeant and hangman for the Third United States Army at the Nuremberg Trials.
Address: Toronto, KS 66777 Johnnie's Service and RepairLocation: SchoenchenA family business grows with a second generation
Address: U.S. 183 and Schoenchen Road Schoenchen, KS 67667 Jud WagnerLocation: Smith CenterJud Wagner was the last surviving World War I Marine Veteran. He died at age 107.
Address: 219 S. Main St. Smith Center, KS 66967 Kenny WinkenwaderLocation: WatervilleKnown 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 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 Leonard Mullen - Mullen Boot & Shoe RepairLocation: LeotiLeonard Mullen keeps the old-time craft of boot and saddle repair alive at Mullen Boot and Shoe Repair.
Address: 104 North 4th Street Leoti, KS 67861 Local musicians entertain northeastern KansasLocation: FrankfortLorenzo FullerLocation: StocktonA musical prodigy from Stockton, Fuller went on to New York to become a television pioneer.
Address: 115 N. Walnut Stockton, KS 67669 Lori CossouLocation: OswegoM.D. Herington, city founderLocation: HeringtonBuilt the city and gave it his name
Address: 800 S. Broadway Herington, KS 67449 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 Marc LamoreauxLocation: WatervilleMaria DeGeerLocation: Scott CityScott City has the distinction of having been founded by a woman
Address: 902 W 5th Scott City, KS 67871 Marshall & Victor MurdockLocation: BurlingameMarshall County Veterans MemorialLocation: MarysvilleAn octagon-shaped wall with the names and service information of Marshall County veterans lining the inside of the wall; and a smaller octagon-shaped wall in the middle honoring those Marshall County veterans killed or missing in action.
Address: 18th & Carolina Streets Marysville, KS 66508 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 Martin JohnsonLocation: LincolnFamous explorer and photographer Martin Johnson spent the first ten years of his life in Lincoln, Kansas.
Address: Lincoln, KS 67455 Mary L. Martin Art GalleryLocation: IolaDifferent genres, artists and sculptures are featured in this art gallary
Address: 205 E. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 McDill "Huck" BoydLocation: Phillipsburg"Huck" a firm believer in the values, lifestyles and resources of the part of our nation known as "rural."
Address: 860 Park Street Phillipsburg, KS 67661 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: GoesselMiller's ParkLocation: LucasFolk Art Environment from the 1930's
Address: 201 South Main Street Lucas, KS 67648 Mitch HolthusLocation: Smith CenterBorn and raised in Smith County and went on to be the voice of the Kansas State Wildcats and later became the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs
Address: Smith Center, Morland MysteriesLocation: MorlandMorland TragediesLocation: MorlandNational 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 Nemaha County Veterans Memorial WallLocation: SenecaCommemorating Seneca and Nemaha County veterans
Address: Corner of U.S. 36 and K-63 Seneca, KS 66538 Osage City Christmas on Market StreetLocation: Osage CityEach year the Osage City Chamber is excited to present its Christmas Opener with traditional and new experiences! Josie has established a facebook page just for this event.
Address: Around town! Osage City, KS 66523 Oscar MicheauxLocation: Great BendOswego Public Carnegie LibraryLocation: OswegoSparking imaginations for 99 years
Address: 704 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 Passinthru Clocks with Myron HarschLocation: GarnettClocks, clocks, and more clocks. This barn full to the brim is quicky and very interesting. Visit Myron Harsch and you have a friend forever. His hand carved antimated clocks will steal a place in your heart.
Address: 1300 Road & US 59 Highway Garnett, KS 66032 Peter 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 Pickle BallLocation: IolaIt's no secret that daily exercise leads to good health. But it can be challenging to find an activity that keeps you coming back day after day! Find out what sweet & sour sport is so addictive!
Address: Meadowbrook Park - N. Cottonwood St. Iola, KS 66749 Prudence Crandall Historical MarkerLocation: Elk FallsPuddle Jumping PublisherLocation: La CygneWho was the editor who steered his plane with his knees while taking pictures of the 1951 flood? His name was Rudolph Frederick Rose, Sr., better known as Rudy Rose.
Address: 300 N Broadway La Cygne, KS 66040 PUSH at CornstockLocation: GarnettZumba is fun at Cornstock courtsey of PUSH
Address: 131 W 5th Ave Garnett, KS 66032 Racing 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 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: 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 Robert D. OlsenLocation: BurlingameNo ordinary CSI investigator
Address: 122 W Santa Fe Avenue Burlingame, KS 66413 Rooks County MuseumLocation: StocktonThe Rooks County Historical Society invites you learn the fascinating history of Rooks County.
Address: 921 S. Cedar Stockton, KS 67669 Roy E. FrenchLocation: GridleyA remarkable man who lived in three different centuries.
Address: 215 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Rupert PfannenstielLocation: MunjorProbably one of the best-known residents of Munjor and the biggest promoter of the Volga Germans of Munjor was Rupert Pfannenstiel.
Address: Munjor, KS 67601 Rural mail carrier, Doug KraftLocation: GridleyLongest Mail Route in the United States
Address: 423 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Russian Immigrants Mass GraveLocation: FlorenceA Small Pox epidemic hit Russian Immigrants as they traveled by train to Florence, Kansas
Address: Florence, KS 66851 S.S. RogersLocation: LiberalHis spirit of generosity named our town.
Address: 7th and Western Liberal, KS 67901 Samuel Hunt GraveLocation: BurlingameHerein lies the grave facts!
Address: 4.8 miles West of Burlingame on K-31 Hwy Burlingame, KS 66413 Sarah NoriegaLocation: UlyssesHometown girl and dedicated athlete tells how Ulysses' citizens helped her get to the 2000 Sydney Olympics!
Address: East and west Edges of Ulysses on U.S. 160 Ulysses, KS 67880 Skip YowellLocation: Great BendSlave 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 Smoky Joe WoodLocation: Ness CityFrom Bloomer Girl to the World Series pitcher.
Address: 123 S. Pennsylvania Ave Ness City, KS 67560 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 Strickler's Dairy FarmLocation: IolaHoly Cow! You don't even have to get your feet dirty to see this!
Address: 1631 North Dakota Rd Iola, KS 66749 The Blind WatchmakerLocation: La CygneBelieve it or not, John H. Smith was the best watch repairman in Kansas. And he was blind from the age of three.
Address: 300 N. Broadway La Cygne, KS 66040 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 Gigantic GrasshopperLocation: GoodlandGrassroots artist Lloyd Harden created field art, including a giant grasshopper, which is displayed on Highway 27 north of Goodland.
Address: 6780 Highway 27 Goodland, KS 67735 The TownspeopleLocation: MorlandThe Young FamilyLocation: LansingU.S. Senator Jerry Moran hometownLocation: PlainvilleNative son makes good in D.C.
Address: Entrances to town Plainville, KS 67663 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 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 Walter JohnsonLocation: HumboldtIn 2000, Humboldt's Walter "Big Train" Johnson was voted the fourth greatest baseball player of all time by The Sporting News.
Address: Humboldt, KS 66748 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 Wayne Garrett Children's GardenLocation: IolaCan students cultivate plants and identify weeds in their garden?
Address: 501 N. Buckeye Iola, KS 66749 Wellness WeaverLocation: WatervilleWhizzo the ClownLocation: WestmorelandBorn Frank Wiziarde in 1916, "Whizzo" had a 71 year career as an entertainer, spaning vaudeville to television. Visit the Rock Creek Valley Historical Society museum grounds to explore the original practice barn saved from demolition by Westmoreland citizens.
Address: Westmoreland, KS 66549 Willis Reimer - The Little ChapelLocation: LeotiThis quaint little Chapel was built by Willis Reimer as a testament to his faith
Address: 1/2 mile north, 1 mile west of Selkirk Leoti, KS 67861 Woodson County Historical MuseumLocation: Yates CenterWWI 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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