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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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HISTORIC HOME

Boder-Strong Mansion

A conical roof, rounded tower, wraparound porch, and ornate keystones are just…

📍 Troy, Doniphan County

HISTORIC THEATRE

Booth Theater

The 1927 Booth Theater built in the Mission Revival style is waiting…

📍 Independence, Montgomery County

COURTHOUSE

Bourbon County Courthouse

Built of red brick and limestone in the Modern Eclecticism style, the…

📍 Fort Scott, Bourbon County

ART

Bowl Plaza

Mosaics of colorful tiles and glass, toy cars, dominoes, badges, wine corks,…

📍 Lucas, Russell County

CURIOSITY

Boy Scout Cabin

The Boy Scout cabin at Oak and Locust, built by the WPA…

📍 Minneola, Clark County

LODGING

Brandt House

This landmark building first served as a hotel when it opened in…

📍 Alma, Wabaunsee County

ARCHITECTURE

Brick and Tile Plant Remains

Unless it's completely overgrown by now, you can see the intriguing remains…

📍 Peru, Chautauqua County

HISTORY

Brick History

In the early 1900s a large brick plant here produced 100,000 bricks…

📍 Fort Scott, Bourbon County

HISTORIC BRIDGE

Bridge #218

Although not having a spectacular name, this sturdy little country bridge over…

📍 Beaver, Barton County

ARCHITECTURE

Bridge Tender House

This gingerbread style house looks out of place in a railroad yard,…

📍 Atchison, Atchison County

ARCHITECTURE

Broadway Historic Homes

Enjoy the drive along Broadway, from Morton (three blocks west of Main)…

📍 Great Bend, Barton County

COURTHOUSE

Brown County Courthouse

Built in 1926, this Modern Eclecticism courthouse features limestone walls and exterior…

📍 Hiawatha, Brown County

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