Celebration of Independence Day
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Event Details
9 am- 6 pm- Sand Volleyball tournament; 12- 6 pm- Free Swim sponsored by the Farmers and Drovers Bank; 5 pm- Hot Dog Eating Contest for children and adults; 5:30 pm- Hot Dog Feed sponsored by TCT and City of Council Grove;6 pm - performance by Call It A Night 10 pm- Stars and Stripes Fireworks Spectacular-------Events held at the Council Grove Aquatic Center Park
Celebration of Independence Day
Phone : 620-767-5413 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.councilgrove.com
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Clapboard Ravine Drive
This is a beautiful scenic seven mile drive through the Flint Hills. This drive starts just north of Alma on the gravel road heading east past the Clapboard Acres housing development. About 1 1/2
Alma, KS Scenic DrivesWabaunsee High School
WHS serves the communities of Alma, McFarland, Paxico and Maple Hill. It was constructed in 1938 and is an example of one of the many native stone buildings located in Alma. With its limestone exterior and red tile roof, it is considered one of the most beautiful high schools in Kansas.
Alma, KS Historic BuildingsSchroeder/Ringel Residence
This native stone home was built by Gus Schroeder in 1888. The Schroeder home and the date built are inscribed on the stone scroll above the front door. The exterior from the 100
Alma, KS Famous HomesWabaunsee County Court House
This beautiful building was constructed in 1931. It is constructed of Carthage and native stone. The Carthage stone, used on the outside for facing, gives the appearance of a granite building. All outside walls are backed up with eight inches of native stone.
Alma, KS Historic CourthousesAlma City Office
This beautiful and stately native stone building was once one of the finest building in town. It was built in the early 1880s by the Limerick Brothers, two red-headed Irishmen. These freckled, Irishmen came swinging into Alma with a fortune of $375,000 to invest, which they did in splendid style.
Alma, KS Historic Buildings