UPDATED PROGRAM FOR ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS & SHOP STOPS

[Pages:24]UPDATED PROGRAM FOR ATTRACTIONS, EVENTS & SHOP STOPS

BIG KANSAS ROAD TRIP - MAY 6 - 9, 2021 in Brown, Doniphan & Nemaha Coun es

The schedule has been updated as of April 30 and the informa on has been condensed from the original website version. More details for each lis ng can be found at .

There have been cancella ons and addi ons since the original 2020 color guide so please use this schedule and the website as your latest reference. We ask for your pa ence and exibility.

There are nearly 300 places to see, explore, shop and dine at this year. This is your chance to buy and eat local, purchase stamps at post

o ces, buy gi s, stock up on non-perishables at locally-owned grocery stores and donate paper goods to the Informa on Centers.

Most of all, take me to talk and get to know the locals and learn why they love where they live.

Enjoy the Journey !

CITY Doniphan

CO

White Cloud

TIME 2pm

Sabetha Nemaha 4:30pm

Sabetha address

Brown

4-6pm

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Everest

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Hiawatha Brown

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Hiawatha Brown 1:30-2pm

Hiawatha Brown

Horton

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Morrill

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Powha an Brown

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Mon-Fri 7am-12pm and 1-4pm

9am-7pm

Robinson Brown 10am-2pm

Robinson Brown 11am-1pm Bendena Doniphan 8am-4pm

Elwood Doniphan 11am-6pm

Doniphan Doniphan 10am-2pm

Doniphan Doniphan 10am-2pm

Seneca Seneca

Nemaha Nemaha

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ATTRACTION/EVENT The Stump #1

Baseball Doubleheader

Wildlife Ambassadors & Geocache

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ADDRESS

Marci Penner sets up her famous stump and asks Kansas ques ons and the audience will answer. In the end, someone walks away with a prize. Kansas guidebooks, t-shirts and BKRT car ags will also be available.

Ma-Hush-Kah Museum, 103 S. 5th

If you get into town early on Thursday, put on a ball cap and join the locals to cheer on the team at a Sabetha High School against Rossville game.

815 N. 6th

ARC Wild will be at Rocky Springs Family Farm where you'll see spring lambs and 366 270th St meet wildlife animal ambassadors. Learn how to geocache and nd their secret hiding spot to win prizes. 785.285.0858

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Rainbow Communica ons Stop for Schlaegel's Popcorn and a bo le of water. 8:30am-12pm and 1-4pm;

Refreshment Sta on

while supplies last. 800.892.0163

608 Main St

Ron Allerton Mural

Located in the Plamann History Center (city hall clock tower building) on the second 701 Oregon floor, the 1963 mural by local Ron Allerton depicts the history of Brown County.

Hiawatha Maple & State Doug Grimm propagated and introduced a reliable, strong colorful fall tree, the

Champion Tree

'Oregon Trail' Hiawatha Maple. This event is hosted under the mother tree of Doug's

Presenta on

introduction. He'll also discuss the State Champion trees of Kansas. 785.284.2586

Between Tennis Courts and 301 S 1st St

Rainbow Communica ons Stop for Schlaegel's Popcorn and a bo le of water. 8:30am-12pm and 1-4pm

Refreshment Sta on

while supplies last. 800.892.0163

628 Oregon St

Horton Power Plant Tour Tour this fascinating municipal power plant and find out the connection this plant 602 E. 15th St has to NASA! Tours at 10am or 2pm on Thursday or Friday. 785.486.3911

Morrill City Hall

Step through the two antique doors of this unassuming city office building to find 612 Roxanna an ornate bank vault and the original counter with its iron barred teller window. If the City Clerk isn't too busy ask if they'll be show you around.

Make a BKRT Souvenir

Make a custom souvenir magnet with Luke Pollock, a well known leather cra sman and owner of Pollock's Products. The ac vity will take about 30 minutes to complete. Fee of $10. 785.741.0128

216 N Center St

Birdcage Theater Tours

Since the 1960's, Robinson residents have produced a melodrama in this former theater now owned by the community. Take a tour and take a photo with villain attire for fun!

118 Parsons

Sloppy Joe Lunch

Sponsored by the Robinson Community Building Associa on and includes chips 118 Parsons and a drink. Held at the Robinson Community Building. 785.544.7735

Bendena State Bank

Take the long driveway to the 1925 barn remodeled into a bank in 1985. Stop in to say hello to the cashiers and see a historic photo of the original barn and other memorabilia. From Main, 1/4 mile north on Friendship Rd.

933 Friendship

Elwood Library - Lincoln School

Lincoln School was the last building in the county used for racially segregated education. It served African American students in the Elwood area until 1955, when it closed as a result of the Brown v. Topeka Board of Education decision in 1954.

410 N. 9th St

Adam Brenner Vineyards Built around 1875 as a wine production facility from grapes grown on a 200 acre 209 Lone Star Rd

Cellar Tour

vineyard. It is one of two cellars under restoration. From Mineral Point in Doniphan,

400-feet west on 95th to Lone Star. Park here and walk 1/4 mile north.

St. John the Bap st Oratory Tour

Part of the Brenner Vineyards Historic District (NRHP), this red-brick church was built in 1867. The historic district re ects the Brenner's agrarian farmsteads and remnants of the winery. From Mineral Point in Doniphan, 1/2 mile west and south on 95th Rd. (39.640274, -95.085243) 913.360.0222

Doniphan

Rainbow Communica ons Stop for Schlaegel's Popcorn and a bo le of water. 8:30am-12pm and 1-4pm;

Refreshment Sta on

while supplies last. 800.892.0163

513 Main St

Seneca United Methodist The "Church on Main Street" as it some mes called, welcomes you to come

Church Tour

learn their history. Front door is open 24/7. Sunday service, 11am.

702 Main St

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3:30-6:30pm,

Sat 9am-12pm

Barnes Reading Room

This small town is mighty proud this place completed in 1910. The library is enjoyed by young and old alike and con nues to be wonderful asset.

640 Main St

Hiawatha Brown

Thu-Fri

Thu-Sat

9am-5pm,

Sat 10am-4pm

Brown County Courthouse

The 1926 Modern Eclec cism courthouse features limestone walls and exterior 601 Oregon carvings. The interior has highly ornamented decor and marble oors, walls and staircase.

Hiawatha Brown

9am-4pm

Thu-Sat Clock Tower / Hiawatha City Hall

Unique clock tower built in 1891 as part of the First National Bank. After a 2010 restoration 701 Oregon it's now the Frances Sewell Plamann History Center. City hall occupies the first floor, and the second floor has temporary art exhibits and the colorful Ron Allerton mural.

Horton

Brown

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Thu-Sat Horton Library

Description

(BKRT INFO CENTER)

WPA Project - Built in 1935 during the Depression Era as a way to put unemployed people back to work. The library houses a collec on of 24 pairs of WPA dolls. Thu-Fri 1-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm. 785.486.3326

809 1st

Morrill

Brown

Tours 9:30am; Thu-Sat Double G & L Farms Tour Family farm with a calving-to- nish beef ca le opera on and you'll see a wide 2722 Dewberry

1:30pm

variety of other animals. Homemade desserts for sale. Tours last one hour.

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Powhattan Brown

10am-2pm Thu-Sat Powha an Community For nearly 60 years entertainers le their signatures that cover the backstage

Hall Backstage Tour

walls from oor to ceiling. Tours last 15 minutes. 785.741.0128

302 Main St

Bendena Doniphan 8am-6pm Thu-Sat Weiland's Grocery

Stop by this downtown grocery and stock up on goods that will travel well as you explore the area. Call ahead and nd out what they can make for a sack lunch to take on your explora on. 785.988.4455

210 Commercial

Highland

Doniphan 10am-2pm

Thu-Sat

Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church

A er the 1888 church burned down, the 1914 church was designed with a at roof and without a steeple which was highly unusual for that me. Self-guided tour. 785.442.3642

101 South Avenue St

Troy

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Thu-Sat Ernie Di emore

Ernie gained nationwide fame after his house burned down and he made the

Troy Library,

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Program and Exhibit

unconventional choice to live in a hole dug in the ground on his farm. Program:

105 N. Main

Sat 10-10:30am; Exhibit Thu 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. 785.985.2597

Troy

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Thu-Sat Historic Homes Tour

Stop by the Troy Library to pick up a map of homes and buildings highlighted on Pick up free map

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this tour. Self-guided, driving or walking tour where visitors can view the homes at Troy Library,

from the outside. Thu 9am-7pm, FrI 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. 785.985.2519

105 N. Main

White Cloud

Doniphan 10am-4pm

Thu-Sat Ma-Hush-Kah Museum

A stately 1872 two-story, Italianate building is the former White Cloud School. "Mah-Hush-Kah" is a phone c spelling of the name of Mahaska II, "White Cloud", the chief of the Iowa Tribe for many years. Self-guided tours.

103 S. 5th

Baileyville Nemaha 7am-5pm Thu-Sat Koch's Service Sta on See a historic service station filled with service station and automobile memorabilia. 212 Main St

Bancro

Nemaha Daylight hours

Thu-Sat

Bancro Depot Museum

Housed in one of two surviving depots that served the Kansas City, Wyandotte and Northwestern Railroad from 1887 to 1919. Go across the road to the Davis Auto Clinic on Thursday and Friday anytime during the day and on Saturday until noon and they'll open the museum for you. #onlyinasmalltown

Bancro and 2nd

Centralia

Nemaha

Thu-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Thu-Sat Centralia Museum

The history of this town began in 1859 with a group of se lers from Maine and Illinois who formed a colony here. Centralia is home to John Riggins, who played for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. Refreshments provided by Centralia Aces 4-H Club on Saturday. 785.857.3764

517 Fourth St

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Thu-Sat Skeezix's Toy Museum For the young and young at heart! See thousands of interes ng collec ble toys! 1690 KS 9

Need another me? Call for an appointment. 785.939.2587

Sabetha

Nemaha

Thu-Fri 9:30am5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm

Thu-Sat

Mary Cotton Public Library, "Bird Man of Alcatraz" Painting & Park

A unique art deco building, unusual silver light xtures and a surprise pain ng by the "Birdman of Alcatraz." The adjoining park has a gazebo, picnic tables, and restrooms. 785.284.3160

915 Virginia

Seneca

Nemaha 8am-5pm

Thu-Sat Cornerstone Co ee Haus & Swag

Located in a historic bank building the former co ee shop is now a pop-up event center. See the famous double horseshoe counter and soda fountain. Co ee tas ng on Saturday at 10am and 1pm. Also serving co ee, limeades, ice cream bars and Seneca 'swag' for sale. 785.334.4287

431 Main St

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Thu-Sat Gnome Hunt

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Pick up your gnome hun ng map at the library. Gnomes are hidden throughout 606 Main St Seneca's businesses and a rac ons. Enter to win several great prizes. Library open Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm.

Seneca Seneca

Nemaha Nemaha

10am-6pm Thu-Sat

Thu-Fri

Thu-Sat

10am-4pm,

Sat 10am-4pm

Gnome Cra Kit Ac vity Pick up a $5 "Take and Make" cra kit at the Market Greenhouse and create a 33 North 5th fun memento of your BKRT trip. 785.587.4980

Hand-Dug Well

Dug in 1895, the well is 34-feet wide, 65-feet deep and the second largest in 301 N. 11th St the state. 20 minute tours start at Historic Jail (113 N. 6th) on Thu-Fri and starts at the well on Sat. 785.336.2434

Seneca

Nemaha 10am-4pm Thu-Sat Military Museum/ Temple of Honor

Military displays cover 150 years of county veteran history by showcasing uniforms, photos, ar facts, and documents. 785.556.4094

33 N. 6th

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Recycling Center Tours

Drop by for a tour and see how recycled material is processed. Thu-Fri 8:30am-4pm, Sat 8:30am-12pm.

1872 U.S. 36

Seneca

Nemaha 8:30am-4:30pm Thu-Sat Post O ce Sec on Art

"Men and Wheat" is the tle of this 1940 Sec on artwork. Don't miss reading the sign outside that tells an interes ng backstory.

607 Main

Seneca

Nemaha

Thu-Fri

Thu-Sat

10am-8pm,

Sat 10am-2pm

Seneca Free Library (BKRT INFO CENTER)

This 1867 Old Stone Universalist Church was the rst of its denomina on in the 606 Main state. In 1928, it became the home for the library. An addi on now houses the library, and the church is used as a mee ng space. 785.336.2377

Seneca

Nemaha 2-2:30pm Thu-Sat Seneca Walking Tour

Maps available at the library. Self-guided tour or 30 min. tour at 2pm. Start at library and end at the Nemaha Co. Museum. 785.336.1313

606 Main St

Seneca

Nemaha 2:30-3pm

Thu-Sat Sts. Peter and Paul Church Tour

Tours last about 30 minutes. Mass mes: Thu 7am; Fri 8am (school mass), Sat 5pm, Sun 7am, 9am, 11am. 785.336.2128

411 Pioneer St

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Everest

Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Everest Methodist Church

A sign here will tell you that the church was removed to Ward Meade Park in Topeka and featured as the original Prairie Church.

Corner of 7th and Cedar

Everest

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Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Norwegian Cemetery

Cemetery established in 1895 by Norwegian immigrants. From S. 5th in Everest, Everest go 1/2 mile west on Main, then 3 1/2 miles north on Prairie.

Everest

Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Everest Community Park Take a stroll around this lovely park with playground, shelter houses, military and Military Honor Garden honor garden, bu er y park, and caboose.

628 N. 2nd

Everest

Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Miller Cemetery

Visit the gravesite an unnamed little girl who died from small pox in 1857 while traveling by wagon train with her family. Details on the BKRT website. From Main and 5th in Everest, go 1/2 mile east and to the north for about 1/4 mile then east on Hwy 20 (120th St) for nearly 3 miles, turn north on Timber Rd for 1/4 mile.

Hwy. 20 East and Timber Rd

Fairview Brown

Mon-Fri

Thu-Sun An que Trucks and

7am-5pm, Sat

Transporta on

7am-12pm

Memorabilia

Stan G Keim, local trucking company owner, invites the public to view his truck collec on and transporta on memorabilia display both inside the Long Haul Truck Wash o ce and in the parking lot. Lobby hours 785.285.2147

201 W. Old Hwy. 75

Fairview Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Van's Train Memorabilia Due to Covid, the miniature train displays are closed. Visitors are welcome to drive on the yard of owners Elvon and Cleo Van Delsem to get an up close look at the cherry red caboose and other train memorabilia. 785.467.8380

211 E 1st St

Fairview Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Veterans Memorial

Nearly 180 veterans are remembered at this memorial located northwest of the Commercial St

Community Building along U.S. Hwy. 36.

and U.S. 36

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Thu-Sun Brown Co. Agriculture

9am-4pm, Sun

Museum

9am-1pm

Forty-two windmills line a lane running south from the museum complex depicting an 301 E. Iowa St early 1900s farm. The Blacksmith and Long Rifle Muzzle Loaders Encampment will be set up on the museum grounds all day Saturday. 785.742.3702

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Thu-Sun Brown County Historical Built to honor soldiers of WWI. The museum preserves local and military

Museum

history. A must-see to learn about Brown County history! Thu-Sat 9am-4pm,

Sun 9am-12pm. 785.742.3330

611 Utah

Hiawatha Brown

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Thu-Sun Morrill Public Library

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At this 1907 Carnegie Library view art work by local ar st Bernard Mar n and Richard Moore and well-known Kansas ar st, Birger Sandzen. Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm. 785.742.3831

431 Oregon St

Hiawatha Brown

Thu-Sat 9am-4pm

Thu-Sun Oldest Halloween Parade & Frolic in U.S.

A display about this annual event is open to the public at the Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce o ce. 785.742.7136

Chamber O ce, 801 Oregon St

Hiawatha Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun

City of Beau ful Maples

Start at 200 Miami, original home of the Korthanke's who moved here in 1918. Inspired by the maple tree on their property, they planted seeds from this tree and gave the seedlings to anyone who wanted them. Mature maples grow all around town and give Hiawatha a beautiful red-maple glow in the fall.

200 block of Miami St

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Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Civil War Cannon & Veterans Memorial

Just inside the gate of the cemetery is a Civil War-era cannon, circa 1865. It is surrounded by the graves of 18 Civil War veterans. At the northeast corner of the cemetery is a veteran's memorial for soldiers of all wars, including Iraq.

Hiawatha Cemetery, 800 N. 1st

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Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Crossdale Barn

In 1855 President Pierce gave Abigail Crossdale this section of land as recompense for her husband's death in the War of 1812. Because she lived in the East, Abigail sold the land never having seen it. Barn owner Wayne Starr created this Crossdale coat of arms in her honor. It's okay to pull up to the barn for a close view.

2529 U.S. 73

Hiawatha Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Davis Memorial

John Davis erected this incredible memorial for his wife, Sarah who died in 1930. By 1934, the memorial contained 11 life-sized statues made of Italian marble and covered by a marble canopy. The statues depict stages of John and Sarah's lives. From U.S. 73, 1/2 mile east on Iowa to Mount Hope Cemetery.

Mount Hope Cemetery

Hiawatha Brown

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Elizabeth Krebs Gravesite

The Halloween Frolic, the oldest Halloween event in the nation, had its beginnings in 1914 with Elizabeth Krebs leading the change from pranks and vandalism to one of treats and games. Her grave is located north of the Davis Memorial.

800 N. 1st

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Horton

Brown 8am-5pm

Thu-Sun Hiawatha Armory

Thu-Sun Klinefelter Barn/Farm/ Trail System

Thu-Sun Playgrounds & Walking Trail

Thu-Sun Spirit of Hiawatha Sculpture

Thu-Sun Grimm's Garden Arboretum

Thu-Sun Horton Civic Center

On the south side of this 1938 WPA building are granite markers recognizing members of the "130th Regiment Who Rose to the Rank of General Officer." You'll find the "General's Walk" around a tree surrounded by a large circle of white rock.

Over five miles of mowed trails are available on this beautiful 480-acre property. The public is welcome to roam the grounds and the hike the trails that are open every day during daylight hours. The barn is currently closed to the public.

Crestview Park. 4th and Cheyenne; Hiawatha Skate Park - SW corner of Fisher Center at 201 E. Iowa; Kiwanis Kiddie Koral, Morrill Ave and Sioux St.; Noah's Ark @ Zion Lutheran Church, 613 S. 1st (open to public); Walking Trail - starts at Noble Ball Park, 805 S. Morrill Dr. is an easy 1/2 mile paved walk.

We encourage you to check out this gem of public artwork tucked into a small plaza at the Ci zen State Bank in Hiawatha. The steel sculpture rises 15 feet into the air and weighs 750 pounds! Read the full story on the BKRT website.

Call Doug Grimm for a personal tour or you can just take a pleasant walk along the walking path. Geocache fans, a trip to the arboretum is a must. Tours are 30 minutes to one hour. Call Doug at 785.459.2586 or email Doug@.

Constructed as a WPA project in 1939 using locally quarried limestone. The civic center will be open so visitors can view the wonderful architecture inside.

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800 Oregon St 2991 Gold nch Rd 125 W. 7th

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Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Kennekuk

Once the home of a Pony Express relay sta on, two stagecoach lines, and a military road. Today it is a spot in the road but a Pony Express marker preserves the legacy of this historic site. From Horton, 1/2 mile south on K-159, 1 3/4 miles east on 330, then just south on Chautauqua.

330th Rd and Chautauqua Rd

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Kickapoo Presbyterian Mission Marker

A plaque on a red glacial rock marks the site of the Kickapoo Presbyterian Mission established in 1856. Its purpose was to educate and Chris anize school-age children of the Kickapoo tribe that dwelled in this area. From 1st, 1/2 mile east on 5th, then 1/4 mile south on 7th.

Horton

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Mission Lake

Enjoy a golf course, shelter house, shower house and a beau ful lake to drive around or bring your boat for shing and skiing. 785.486.2681

120th Rd and Wilson Dr

Lobby open Thu-Sun Post O ce Sec on Art 24/7

Kenneth Evett was the artist of two pieces of Section artwork, "Picnic in Kansas", 825 1st installed in 1938, and "Changing of Horses for the Pony Express", installed in 1939.

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun First Power Pole

The rst rural electric power pole in Kansas was erected here in 1937, for the Brown-Atchison Electric Coopera ve.

5th and E. 15th

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Bureau of Indian A airs Three proper es in Horton are excellent examples of WPA era including the BIA 908 1st St

Agency Building

building constructed in 1942. Learn more about the BIA at bia.

Thu-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm

Thu-Sun Sacks to Mats

The "Sacks to Mats" group will demonstrate how they transform ordinary

116 W 8th St

shopping bags into mats for the homeless. Enjoy co ee and cookies as you also

peruse projects of The Kni ng and Crochet Group. 785.640.0948

Thu-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm

Thu-Sun Senior "Hoodie" Baked Goodies (BKRT INFO CENTER)

The most enjoyable and crazy Senior Ci zens in the neighborhood invite you to stop by for informa on about the BKRT in the morning hours and buy some of their home-baked goodies they're whipping up just for visitors. You'll nd clean restrooms here, too. 785.486.2341

116 W 8th St

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Thu-Sun Werner Wagon Works

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Don Werner makes and restores horse-drawn vehicles and is reputed to be one of the best in this eld in the Midwest. Don is one of about six non-Amish cra smen in the U.S. who works full me as a wainwright and wheelwright. Tours lasts 30 minutes. (Located just east of Mission Lake.) Tours: Thu-Sat 10am and 2pm. Wood Shop open: Thu-Sat 8am-5pm. 785.438.5500

1705 Yates

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Historic Bank Building

Standing stately, but empty, this former bank was built in 1901. The thick, doublearch entryways trimmed in limestone and the intricately carved details on the facade are evidence of the building's Richardson Romanesque architecture.

Roxanna and Fanning

Thu-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 12-4pm

Thu-Sun Robinson Community Store (BKRT INFO CENTER)

Stop at this volunteer-run grocery store to stock up for your travel needs. Ac ng as a BKRT informa on center, they'll sell po ery and stained glass made by locals and have a public restroom for your use. 785.544.6506

115 Parsons

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun

Duane Kreiensieck Barn Quilts

View wood quilts at: Kreiensieck Home (Intersection of James and Golden Gate Sreets); Robinson Community Church School (124 Parsons St); Kreiensieck Plumbing (125 Parsons St) and Robinson Memorial Park (115 Parsons). 785.544.7735

Robinson

Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Historic Stone Barn

Two-foot-thick walls and arched window heads and entryway are features of this durable 1861 barn, likely the oldest extant structure in the county. You are invited to look inside. From Railroad St., 3/4 mile south on Parsons (becomes Temple), then 2 3/4 miles east on 205. 785.544.7735

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Brown

Thu 3-6pm, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm

Thu-Sun Rocky Springs Family Farm

Sabetha (nearest town)

Brown

10am-5pm Thu-Sun Sycamore Springs

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Doniphan Daylight Hours

Doniphan Lobby 24/7

Thu-Sun Water Pump in the Middle of Main Street

Thu-Sun Denton Post O ce

Blair, Elwood, Troy, Doniphan

Doniphan 10am, 12pm, Thu-Sun Abraham Lincoln in

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Doniphan County,

Kansas Territory, 1859

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Elwood Highland

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Thu-Sun Finding Doniphan

Thu-Sun Doniphan Cemetery

Thu-Sun Historical Marker Thu-Sun Boone Statue

Thu-Sun Degginger Park Thu-Sun Highland Cemetery

Thu-Sun Highland Chris an Church

Thu-Sun Highland Community College and Library

Thu-Sun Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission State Historic Site

Thu-Sun Kansas-Is-Not-Flat Scenic Drive

Highland

Doniphan Daylight Hours

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Thu-Sun Rube Memorial Thu-Sun Smithton Lodge

You're invited to watch the baby lambs with their moms. On Thursday, from 4-6pm, ARC Wildlife will be on hand with a few of their cri ers which might include a skunk, snakes, turtles, owl, opossum or rabbits. See the other ARC Wildlife events on the website. The outdoor viewing area is easily navigable for foot tra c. Please contact in advance if wheelchair or walker access is needed. The farm is located about 3 miles east of Sabetha on 270th St. 785.285.0858

366 270th St

Known for its healing mineral waters to Na ve Americans and early se lers, it became a resort in 1880. It was a popular des na on for decades and is now being restored. You are invited to tour the grounds and buildings with the new owner. Roller ska ng and miniature gol ng will be available on Friday and Saturday to tour par cipants for $10 per person. Camping is also available. 785.285.8800

3126 Bi ersweet

Don't run into the old water pump in the middle of town! A flagpole stands guard Main St and

near the red pump, which in summer is surrounded by a little flower garden.

Pine Ave

This post o ce is a classic, and it will con nue to operate as long as enough stamps are purchased here! Make your transac on over the brass plate covering the counter. Buy stamps Thu-Fri 12-4pm. 785.359.6724

506 Main

In 1859 Abraham Lincoln was in Doniphan County, Kansas Territory where he gave three talks. Each day, Lincoln guide Larry Faulkner will be at these loca ons to answer ques ons: 10am - site of the Great Western Hotel in Elwood, (NE corner of N. 12th St. and Paci c St.); 12pm - site of McClellend's Tavern in Blair (NW corner of 190th Rd. and Port William Rd.); 2pm - Nelson-Rogers Home in Troy (NW corner of E. Walnut St. and N. Liberty St.); 4pm - The Doniphan House in Doniphan (NW corner of Mineral Point Rd. and Monument Rd). 816.591.8898

Doniphan County communi es

A few ghostly buildings let you know you've arrived at Doniphan. Buildings are on Doniphan private property and public access is prohibited. From E. Walnut in Troy, go 1/4 mile south on Main, 1/4 mile east on Lower State, then 10 miles south on Mineral Point.

The view from the cemetery of the Missouri River, blu s, valley and the ghost town of Doniphan is magni cent! From 95 in Doniphan, 3/4 mile north on Mineral Point, 1/2 mile east on 100, then 1/4 mile south on Moon Light.

Rural Doniphan County

In 1856 Elwood prospered with steamboat and ferryboat trade. But floods are part of 203 Roseport this community's story, and eventually the river washed away much of the old town.

In front of Irvin Hall nd the large bronze of Dr. William Boone (1860-1936), physician, community leader, educator, and Highland College trustee, was sculpted by his granddaughter Carey Boone Nelson.

606 W. Main

K-State students designed this lovely park with a fountain surrounded by benches and a walking path.

303 W. Main St

Established in the early 1800's along the road that was then known as the Oregon California Trail. A Veterans Memorial Gazebo located just inside the main entrance. Over 130 ags will y over the cemetery during BKRT.

1690 Denmark Rd

The architecture is signi cant because the Shingle style exterior is rare on a church building. The building's red-brick veneer accented by the bu -brick quoins make this church quite a beauty!

102 E. Main

Due to Covid-19, college buildings are closed to visitors. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds where you'll find statues, historic buildings, the Rubeti Memorial, a sun dial table and other fascinating stories that make the history here come alive.

606 W. Main

The 1845 Presbyterian Mission was originally built to educate the Iowa and the Sac & Fox children. Exterior interpretive signage tells the story of the American Indian tribes relocated to this area. The interior is closed. From Kansas Street, 2 miles east on Main, turn north on Elgin, then west into the driveway.

1737 Elgin Rd

This six-mile route takes you on winding roads through hills and valleys and wooded landscapes, creeks, and old wooden barns. From Main, go 2 1/4 miles north on Kansas (becomes Colorado), 1/2 mile east on 265 Rd, 1 mile north on Denmark, 3/4 mile east on 275, then 1 1/2 miles north on Dove Creek to Iowa Point. From Iowa Point, continue 4 1/2 miles north on K-7 to White Cloud.

Main and Kansas

The brick wall bearing the Highland College name stands as a memorial to Sophie Ives and Main Rubeti, a young Sac of the Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission. A plaque tells her story and why, following her death, a lodge for Indian girls was built in her honor.

This is the oldest Masonic lodge in Kansas, da ng to 1854. Across the street, a plaque in Degginger Park commemorates this fact.

306 W. Main

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Thu-Sun St. Martha's A.M.E. Church

It is believed that African Americans settled in Doniphan County around 1860. 101 S. Canada This simple frame church, built around 1882, was named for Martha Hubbard, a former slave who escaped to Kansas from Missouri via the Underground Railroad.

Purcell

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Thu-Sun St. Mary's Church

From a distance the 112-foot steeple guides you to this 1896 red-brick building. It is the only remaining structure of a religious complex that once stood here.

K-20 and K-137

Sparks

Doniphan Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Flea Market Grounds

Some of the largest flea markets you'll ever encounter happen in Sparks, White Cloud and Troy every Labor Day weekend and the first weekend of May.

Sparks

Troy

Doniphan Thu-Fri

Thu-Sun Doniphan County

Revered Kansas architect George Washburn designed this 1906 Romanesque Revival 120 E. Chestnut

8am-5pm,

Courthouse

building. On the grounds are a replica Statue of Liberty, plaque to a sheriff and an

Sat 10am-3pm,

(BKRT INFO CENTER)

undersheriff who drowned, veteran memorials, plaque recognizing the patent holder

Sun 1-3pm

of the Burgundy Belle maple tree, Pony Express marker and Tall Oak sculpture.

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Tall Oak Sculpture

In 1978, Hungarian ar st Peter Toth created the 27-foot sculpture of an Indian 120 E. Chestnut

Hours

chief with headdress from a bur oak log and christened Tall Oak. It's a striking

landmark on the courthouse grounds.

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Courthouse Square

Highlights of the 18-site, self-guided walking tour include the 1900 opera house 100 block of

Hours

Historic District

(106 E. Walnut); the 1900 former Hotel Avon (122 E. Walnut); and the 1870 Sol Chestnut

Miller Building (1010 S. Main). The 100 block of Chestnut is home to several

historic houses and businesses. Brochures are available at the courthouse.

Troy

Doniphan 10am-4pm Thu-Sun Nelson Rogers Home

Built in 1856, this is the oldest home in Troy. Visit to nd out the local lore and 138 E. Walnut

how it connects President Lincoln to this house.

Troy

Doniphan 10am-4pm Thu-Sun Doniphan County

Learn about the fascinating history of one of our oldest counties at the museum 138 E. Walnut St

Historical Museum

on the same grounds as the historic Nelson Rodgers Home. Volunteers will serve

a homemade lunch on Fri and Sat from 11am-2pm both days. 785.988.0796

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Waddell "A" Truss

This bridge is the only remaining example of a Waddell "A" Truss design in

Myrtle St, City Park

Hours

Bridge

Kansas. When the bridge was dismantled, it was moved to its present loca on (between Park and

in 2015 and modi ed from its original 20' width to a 6' wide bridge.

Centre St)

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Historic Barn Self-

Six barns are featured on this self-guided tour. Signs at each barn provide

120 E. Chestnut

Hours

Guided Tour

information. You are welcome to take photos, but due to the barns' fragile

condition, visitors are asked not to enter the buildings. Tour brochures are available

on the first floor of the county courthouse at 120 E. Chestnut in Troy. 785.985.2235

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Historical Marker

Acquaint yourself with Troy by reading the historical marker at this roadside

Troy

Hours

pull over. A nearby granite marker tells about a Pony Express sta on that

operated for a few months near here. From Locust, 1 mile east on U.S. 36.

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Lincoln Memorial

When Abraham Lincoln delivered a campaign speech in Troy, he stopped at the

138 E. Walnut

Hours

Sidney Tennant home on E. Walnut. A memorial to this visit is erected near the house,

now the Nelson Roger's home, the first and oldest residence remaining in Troy.

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Troy Playgrounds

Hours

At the Leonard L. Clary Community Building located on the west side of town, nd a playground, covered benches, charcoal grill and picnic tables. A pond is

available for shing and kayaking/canoeing. At Troy Community Park, on Myrtle (between Park and Centre St.) nd a historic bridge, picnic shelter, restrooms, na ve grass and wild ower patch and trails.

1225 Last Chance Rd.; Myrtle St

Troy

Doniphan Daylight

Thu-Sun Pony Express Silhoue e View a Pony Express rider silhouette north of Troy at the intersection of Last Chance U.S. Hwy 36

Hours

and Sta on Marker

Rd/Hwy 36. The marker is located at the roadside park on Hwy. 36 about one mile

from the east Troy entrance, near the intersection of Hwy 36 and Ottumwa Rd.

Wathena Doniphan Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun California Trail Markers & Guided Tour

The Gateway Chapter Oregon California Trail Association installed 59 signs that mark the California Trail through the county. To find the first trail marker, from S. 3rd in Wathena, go 1/4 mile east and south on U.S. 36, just east on Saint Joseph, then north on Treece. Proceed to subsequent markers by following the arrows. You will end up east of Fanning at K-7 and 230. Tour information: Starting point is the top of the hour Thu.-Sun. from 10am-3pm from E. Walnut and N. Liberty in Troy. Some transportation will be provided, along with a guide.

Wathena

Wathena Doniphan Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Bellemont Landing

From the early 1840s to mid 1860's thousands of emigrants crossed the Missouri River on ferries at this location on their way to Oregon and California. Located 1.6 miles north on Treece Rd starting on E. St. Joseph St in Wathena.

Treece Rd

Wathena Doniphan Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Wathena City Hall

Stop at this WPA stone structure constructed in 1942 and say hello to the sta . Walk through the adjacent memorial garden and relax a minute on the granite benches tucked nicely in the shade among the owers.

206 Saint Joseph

Wathena Doniphan Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Civil War Statue

If you're in the area, check out this an impressive 1915 bronze statue of a soldier atop an engraved granite base honoring those who gave their lives during the Civil War. From U.S. 36 (Wathena), 3/4 mile north on N. 9th (Tiogard Rd.)

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Centralia

Doniphan Daylight Hours

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Corning

Nemaha Daylight Hours

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Kelly

Nemaha Tour on Sat

10am

Thu-Sun 40th Parallel Marker

Hike 150 ft to see the cast iron monument erected in May 1855 that marks the beginning point of the 40th Parallel--the border between the future state of Nebraska and Kansas. From White Cloud on Main, go 2 1/2 miles northwest on K-7 to historical marker. Walk 120 yds. north on K-7 to footbridge on other side of the road.

White Cloud

Thu-Sun Four-State Lookout

A viewing pla orm o ers a panorama of the broad Missouri River Valley, as well as of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa. From Main, 1/4 mile north and west on 3rd, and at the fork take either turn up the hill. Voted one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography.

White Cloud

Thu-Sun Glacial Hills Scenic Byway

From the Kansas-Nebraska line in Doniphan County to the intersection of K-7 and K-92 in Leavenworth, this 63-mile route takes you through the scenic and rolling Glacial Hill region. Interpretive signage stops include a covered kiosk by the river along K-7 in White Cloud, Iowa Point (on east side of K-7 near White Cloud) and at the Troy Community Building, 1217 Last Chance Rd., Troy.

White Cloud

Thu-Sun Lewis and Clark Pavilion

In a small park by the river, a pavilion, marked by a metal sun ower, commemorates the Lewis and Clark Expedi on that came through this area on July 10, 1804. Interpre ve signage provides background of this historic event.

Main and K-7

Thu-Sun Mahaska Mural

Get your picture taken in front of White Cloud's mural inspired by the town's history and current residents.

113 Main St

Thu-Sun Miller Building

Sol MIller, who founded the Kansas Chief newspaper in 1857, constructed the eastern sec on of this Italianate building in 1866 for his newspaper o ce. The remainder of the structure was added in 1868.

213 Main St

Thu-Sun Nuzum's Opera House

A dry goods business was the original occupant of this 1869 structure. A general store and a bank opened on the first floor, and an opera house operated on the second. By 1930 the second floor was vacated and has been empty ever since.

114 Main St

Thu-Sun Poulet House

Alexis Poulet built this Italianate home in 1880. The wrought iron balconies on 205 Poplar the back of the house reveal Poulet's French background.

Thu-Sun White Cloud Barber Shop

This 1864 clapboard frame building was a barbershop for much of its days beginning in 1875. Currently the structure is unoccupied.

210 Main St

Thu-Sun White Cloud Historic District

This small historic river town comprises 67 buildings that represent the development of the town since 1850. The historic district is roughly bordered by Poplar, 6th, Chestnut, and K-7.

White Cloud

Thu-Sun Wilbur Chapman Monument

Stop at this bronze plaque set in a unique stone pedestal to learn the story of how the 202 Main St Piggy Bank got its start with Wilbur Chapman, a 10-year-old boy and his pig, Pete.

Thu-Sun Centralia Lake

This 400-acre lake is three miles from town and is a perfect place for taking a break Centralia to fish, have a picnic, go boating, take a walk or run. From 2nd St and K-9 go 2 miles south on G Rd/Highway 187 and 1 mile west on 72nd Rd. 785.857.3764

Thu-Sun Centralia Welcome Sign A colorful sign celebra ng Centralia stands at 4th and Main beside the

and Old Jail

remaining cell of a long-gone jail. A bench conveniently sits nearby.

Main and 4th Steets

Thu-Sun Hidden Park

Let the kids run o some steam at this hidden gem of a park. You'll nd tennis 5th and John

courts, basketball courts and a large playground that was installed in 2015.

Riggins Ave

Thu-Sun John Riggins Avenue

John Riggins Avenue is named for the Centralia na ve who earned fame as football running back at the University of Kansas and later with the New York Jets and the Washington Redskins. In 1983, Riggins was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XVII. His boyhood home is at 512 John Riggins.

512 John Riggins Ave

Thu-Sun Pedestrian Bridge

On the north side of the Black Vermillion River Bridge (4th St) find a woodplanked pedestrian bridge. From 4th Street, turn west on Railroad Ave. for one block, then turn south at 5th St. onto a grass lot for about 200 feet to the bridge.

Centralia

Thu-Sun Double-Arch Entrance

This red-brick corner building, now the First Heritage Bank, features the same double-arch entrance design as found on the bank in Go and on the post o ce in Soldier (Jackson County).

6501 Main, Corning; 5200 Stahl, Go

Thu-Sun New Deal Projects

The museum building at 7th and Atlan c (City Park) was originally the shop facility for Corning Rural High School, constructed ion 1939 by the Na onal Youth Administra on. The limestone structure in the 6500 block of Main is a WPA project, built in 1938, is now the city hall.

Corning

Thu-Sun Drinking Fountain

Across from the Go Bank (5200 Stahl) is a 1930 green-and-white drinking fountain covered with a li le green-and-white kiosk. The sweetness of how the community preserved this drinking fountain is a perfect example of "explorer-y" things to nd in rural Kansas.

5200 Stahl

Thu-Sun St. Bede's Church

A single spire acts as a magnet drawing you to St. Bede's Church located on the 7344 Drought highest point in the area. It's worth going out of your way to see the interior. A 30 minute tour given Saturday at 10am. Sunday Mass, 8am.

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St. Benedict

Nemaha

8am-5pm; Tours: ThuFri 1:30pm, Sat 3:30pm

Thu-Sun St. Mary's Church

Built of na ve limestone in 1894, St. Mary's has become famous for having one of the most beau ful interiors of any church in the state. One of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art winners. 30 minute guided tours on Thu-Sat. Sunday Mass, 10:15am. 785.336.3174 (Located west and north of Seneca)

9208 Main

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Covered Bridge

The wooden bridge covers a paved bridge that goes over the Delaware River. It's a popular des na on for Senior Class photos and sel es. Take one of yourself next to the bridge and remember to use the hashtag #bkrt21

Timberline and Utah Streets

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun First Sergeant Major of You'll nd an impressive memorial at Somerset Park where the baseball eld is 742 N 6th St the U.S. Marine Corp named in honor of this local hero.

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Historic Bank

The oriel window against the blond brick is striking as is the scroll work beneath it. 907 Main St Look closely in the entablature above the window to see the word "bank" and "1886." Also see an "Always on the Job" robbery alarm complete with bulldog design.

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Lane Trail Historic Marker

Named for free-state leader James Lane, the trail bypassed proslavery strongholds and provided a safe route for free-state se lers and slaves. From Main in Sabetha, go 1 3/4 mile north on U.S. 75 (Acorn Rd.) to the pull over.

2876 Acorn Rd

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Murals

Take a sel e in front of each one and use hashtag #bkrt20. 1) The Crea ve Farmhouse, 918 Main. Find the black/white mural on the back of the building. 2) Prin ng Impressions, 1026 Main. Find the sun mural on the back of the building. 3) Scoby building, 905 Main St.

Sabetha

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Pony Creek Cave

The limestone bank where the cave is located is on the east side of Pony Creek Lake. It's said that slaves escaping via the Underground Railroad used this cave. It can be seen from the road with binoculars from the 208th Road and U.S. 75 intersection.

208th Road and Highway 75

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Post O ce Sec on Art

"The Hare and the Tortoise" is the tle of this 1937 Sec on artwork by Albert T. 122 S. 9th Reid. See it in the lobby of the Sabetha Post O ce.

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Retro Owl Sign

The Sabetha Chamber raised funds to refurbish the Owl Sign and put it back on its Main St. and Old

original perch at Main and Old Hwy 75. Be a part of the "city with heart" and take a Hwy. 75 (Acorn

selfie at the sign to post on your social media page with the hashtag #bkrt21.

Rd)

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Sabetha Lake & Pony Creek Lake

Both lakes o er great shing. Sabetha Lake is 5 miles west of Sabetha on 192nd Rd. It o ers camp, boat, water ski, and sh. It also has RV water & electricity hook ups, shelter houses, restrooms, playground equipment and a sand beach area. Pony Creek Lake o ers primi ve camping, shelter houses and restrooms. 2 miles north of Sabetha on Hwy 75. For more info go to .

Sabetha (see descrip on for loca ons)

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Sabetha's Name

How did the only city in the world named Sabetha come to have that name? Read the plaque at this loca on to nd out.

1001 Main

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Sixth Street Park

Located two blocks north of Main St on 6th St. Find skateboard park, ba ng cage, picnic shelters, playground equipment, climbing rock and restrooms.

N. 6th St

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Somerset Park

Stan Keim, a Sabetha na ve, designed and built this baseball eld in 2006. In 2017, the eld was renamed Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick Field.

742 N 6th St

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Tile Murals

Look closely! The tiles on the United Bank and Trust exterior are each only about 935 Main St an inch square and are assembled into six murals depicting area history.

Sabetha

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Veterans Memorial

Standing on the sidewalk just west of City Hall are a series of large handsome plaques lis ng Sabetha area veterans from each war.

8th and Main Streets

Seneca

Nemaha

Thu-Sat

Thu-Sun 36 Alleys BOGO Bowling Drop by 36 Alleys for evening entertainment! Men on the BKRT and receive

3-10pm, Sun

Extravaganza

Buy One Get One shoe rentals and games! Snack bar and domes c beer

7-10pm

bo les. 785.336.2979

512 N. 11th St

Seneca

Nemaha Thu-Sat

Thu-Sun Nemaha County

10am-4pm

Museum

Once the jail and residence of the county sheriff, today 20 rooms are filled with county 113 N. 6th artifacts and memorabilia. Historic Jail and Sheriff's Residence tours. 785.556.4094

Seneca

Nemaha

Thu-Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 10am-2pm

Thu-Sun

Pony Express Museum

Seneca had the rst Pony Express Home Sta on west of St. Joseph, Missouri. Ar facts and informa on about the famous mail service are preserved in this former general mercan le. Tours last 30 minutes. 785.336.1739

327 Main

Seneca

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Main Street Music Garden

instruments include music so you can play a tune. In honor of the Big Kansas Road Trip we've added "Home on the Range" to the list of tunes!

606 Main St

Seneca

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Disc Golf Course

During the BKRT discs are available to rent for $10 at the Seneca library (606 Main St.). If you bring the disc back you get your $10 back! 785.336.1313

1509 Community Dr

Seneca

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Horse Watering Fountain

This gray granite 1910 fountain provided drinking water for horses and other animals. It is one of the few few remaining in the United States.

6th and Main St

Seneca

Nemaha Daylight Hours

Thu-Sun Lake Nemaha Dam Guardrails

The lake was built in the 1930s by the CCC, which finished the job with artistic guardrails stretching across the spillway. Over 200 posts of quarried stone were placed seven feet apart along the west side. From U.S. 36, go 5 miles south on K-63.

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