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Old Jefferson Town

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Old Jefferson Town

Oskaloosa, KS | Jefferson County

Stroll through this preserved little village of yesterday. The showpiece is the 1900 boyhood home of artist John Steuart Curry, which contains an original Curry painting, family photos, his paintbrushes, copies of books that he illustrated, and more. Old Jefferson Town also comprises a chapel, bandstand, blacksmith shop, an 1875 bowstring truss bridge (NRHP), a sculpture of Samuel Peppard's famous wind wagon, plus other vintage structures.

Hours of Operation

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Closed Closed Closed 1:00 PM
to
4:00 PM 		Closed Closed 9:00 AM
to
1:00 PM
Museum and grounds open May - September.
Research library open year-round.
Also open by appointment.
Architecture    Art    Attractions    Historic Bridge    Historic Church    History    Museum    NRHP    People
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