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Fossil Station Museum

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MUSEUM

Fossil Station Museum

Russell, KS | Russell County

Originally named Fossil Station, this castle-like building was built in 1907 to house Russell's jail and sheriff's residence. Now a museum, it includes displays on extracting post rock; Russell's own Mother Bickerdyke, Bob Dole, and Arlen Specter; and 'The Tooth Story.' (NRHP)

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Open by appointment as are the 1872 Gernon House and the Heym-Oliver House
Architecture    Attractions    Historic Jail    History    Museum    NRHP    People

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