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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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HISTORIC DISTRICT

Washington Street Historic District

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

📍 Marquette, McPherson County

PARK

Washington Street Park

After two buildings burned in 2006, their lots were donated, volunteers went…

📍 Norton, Norton County

ART

Water Tower Sculpture

The old city water tower was a crumpled heap after the tornado…

📍 Greensburg, Kiowa County

HISTORIC DEPOT

Waterville Railroad Depot Museum

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

📍 Waterville, Marshall County

MURAL

Waverly Outdoor Mural

Painted on a brick wall, the mural is a colorful memory of…

📍 Waverly, Coffey County

ART

Wedding Ring Design

In Caney the wedding ring pattern isn't just for quilts. It was…

📍 Caney, Montgomery County

ART

Welcome sign

Symbolizing pride and the determination to improve their community, this welcome sign…

📍 Chase, Rice County

CUSTOMS

Welcome to Beeler

A handcrafted "Beeler Welcomes You" sign made from windmill blades and two…

📍 Beeler, Ness County

CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Wellington Carnegie Library

This beautifully renovated 1916 Neoclassical structure still houses the Wellington Public Library.…

📍 Wellington, Sumner County

MURAL

Wellington Mural

The mural by Maggie Bicker at 7th and Washington captures a progressive…

📍 Wellington, Sumner County

MUSEUM

Wellsville Historical Museum

Preserved here is the community's heritage, which includes items once belonging to…

📍 Wellsville, Franklin County

CURIOSITY

Where Bugs Come Alive

Keep your eyes open as you drive around Anthony as more than…

📍 Anthony, Harper County

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