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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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OIL AND GAS

Sinkholes

Oil exploration in the 1930s initiated these sinkholes scattered throughout the area.…

📍 Inman, McPherson County

RESTAURANT

Skaets Steak Shop

Skaets may be “steaks” spelled backwards but customers just look forward to…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

SKATING RINK

Skating Rink

The Youth Center Roller Rink is a long-standing icon'the rink's wood floor…

📍 Pretty Prairie, Reno County

COLLECTION

Skeezix's Toy Museum

More than 2,000 toy tractors, trucks, and cars are on display at…

📍 Goff, Nemaha County

HISTORIC BRIDGE

Skewed Iron Truss Bridge

If this 1928 West Branch Whitewater River Bridge looks a little out…

📍 Towanda, Butler County

BACK ROAD

Skyline-Mill Creek Scenic Back Road

Stone buildings, wall remnants, and the wooded areas along the creek are…

📍 Wabaunsee County

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS ARCHITECTURE

Skyscraper of the Plains

When this four-story stone building with 13-foot ceilings was completed in 1890…

📍 Ness City, Ness County

SHOP STOPS

Small World Gallery

Between the pressed-tin ceiling and the polished wood floors, the walls are…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

COURTHOUSE

Smith County Courthouse

Start in this 1920 limestone courthouse to explore Smith Center and the…

📍 Smith Center, Smith County

HISTORY

Smith-Hollingsworth-Thomas Log House

This log cabin is the only visual reminder of the town's early…

📍 Oswego, Labette County

GROCERY

Smith's Market

Since 1933 this small market has provided satisfied customers with a variety…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

MASONIC LODGE

Smithton Lodge

Smithton Lodge is the oldest Masonic lodge in Kansas, dating to 1854.…

📍 Highland, Doniphan County

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