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8 WONDERS OF KANSAS PEOPLE FINALIST

Warkentin House

This opulent 1887 house was built for Mennonite entrepreneur Bernhard Warkentin. He…

📍 Newton, Harvey County

PRESIDENTIAL POINT OF INTEREST

Warren G. Harding

A 10-foot-tall granite memorial to President Warren G. Harding, who, during a…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

ARCHITECTURE

Washington Architecture

The native limestone buildings at the Washington County Fairgrounds (from U.S. 36,…

📍 Washington, Washington County

COURTHOUSE

Washington County Courthouse

Built in art deco style, this 1933 limestone courthouse is impressive regardless…

📍 Washington, Washington County

MUSEUM

Washington County Museum

Local history is exhibited inside this former American Legion building. Of special…

📍 Washington, Washington County

HISTORIC JAIL

Washington Historic Jail

This two-story limestone 1889 jail housed the Washington County sheriff's office until…

📍 Washington, Washington County

HISTORIC DISTRICT

Washington Street Historic District

Washington Street Historic District (RHKP) comprises the entire block between 2nd and…

📍 Marquette, McPherson County

HISTORIC HOME

Washington-Ames House

The Wichita County Historical Society took on a large and commendable project…

📍 Leoti, Wichita County

WATER FOUNTAIN

Water-Fountain Pavilion

A water-fountain pavilion with red-brick pillars and a red-tile roof stands at…

📍 Gypsum, Saline County

RAILROAD

Waterville Caboose Museum

The Marshall County Railroad Historical Society preserves county railroad history. Among its…

📍 Waterville, Marshall County

HISTORIC DEPOT

Waterville Railroad Depot Museum

At this 1907 Missouri Pacific depot you can find out what turkeys…

📍 Waterville, Marshall County

MUSEUM

Watkins Museum of History

Built as a Romanesque style bank in 1888, this splendid building now…

📍 Lawrence, Douglas County

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