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Wilkens Acres Kansas Mercantile

Whether you’re stocking up for a road trip, craving a fresh cup…

📍 Abilene, Dickinson County

RESTAURANT

Willer's Casual Dining

Since 2004, Willers has been feeding customers the food they love—think comfort!…

📍 Phillipsburg, Phillips County

HISTORIC HOME(S)

William A. Harris House

The two-story frame William A. Harris House was erected in 1883. Known…

📍 Linwood, Leavenworth County

HISTORIC HOME(S)

William A. Quayle House

Known as Dream Haven, the house was the retirement home of Bishop…

📍 Baldwin City, Douglas County

PEOPLE

William Allen White

Born in Emporia in 1868 and raised in El Dorado, William Allen…

📍 Emporia, Lyon County

HISTORICAL MARKER(S)

William Allen White Plaque & Statue

A granite monument in front of the El Dorado Post office pays…

📍 El Dorado, Butler County

LIBRARY

William Inge Collection

One of America's renowned playwrights, William Inge, a native of Independence, won…

📍 Independence, Montgomery County

PARK

William Lebert Park

In the William Lebert Park colorful signs describe the Wetlands & Wildlife…

📍 Hoisington, Barton County

PEOPLE

William Lindsay White Memorial Park

Posted on bronze plaques in this memorial pocket park are a selection…

📍 Emporia, Lyon County

MUSEUM

Williamsburg Community Museum

Historic school items, mining artifacts, and veterans' memorabilia help tell the community…

📍 Williamsburg, Franklin County

RESTAURANT

Willie's Atchison

Named for 'Willie' the K-State Wildcat mascot, this family sports bar has…

📍 Atchison, Atchison County

BAR AND RESTAURANT

Willie's Sports Bar & Grill

Inside a historic building with pressed-tin ceiling, wood floor, and brick walls,…

📍 El Dorado, Butler County

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