28 bronze markers have been placed through-out the city of Abilene indicating historic sites.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
The Heritage Center Museums
The Museum depicts life on the plains during the American pioneer movement & westward expansion periods. Exhibits include Indians, pioneers, railroad, agriculture, Victorian and cowtown eras.
Abilene, KS MuseumsC.W. Parker Carousel
This antique carousel is a National Landmark and was built in Abilene by C.W. Parker c. 1901. The carousel is a track-operated machine consisting of 24 hand-carved horses and 4 chariots on a 50
Abilene, KS LandmarksAbilene Civic Center
The restored 1928 U.P. Depot is home to the Kansas Visitor Information Center and 150 person meeting room.
History Of The Abilene Civic Center California architect, Gilbert Stanley Underwood designed Abilene' Abilene, KS Historic BuildingsMuseum of Independent Telephony
The Museum of Independent Telephony shares a building with the Dickinson County Historical Society and Museum. It was in Abilene that Cleyson L. Brown, a local youth, built and operated a telephone exchange in 1898
Abilene, KS MuseumsThings to do near Abilene, KS
Hunting
There are more than 108,000 acres of public hunting land in the Manhattan area. All are free and open to licensed hunters dur...