Edmonds Chapel stood 4 1/2 miles north of McLouth, Kansas, for more than 75 years. Edmonds Church was an affiliate of
the United Brethren in Christ (UB), though people from many denominations worship... Built in Cleveland, Ohio, the bowstring bridge was originally located across Rock Creek, north of Meridan, in 1875.
The 48-ft long, 14-ft wide bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 4, 1990
Oskaloosa, KS National RegisterThe school was built in 1887 on the homestead of Harrison W. Wellman, in the southeast part of Jefferson County. It is typical of the many one-room country schools that were located every few miles within the county and throughout the country. School Ditrict #70 was formed in 1871
Oskaloosa, KS Pioneer LifeBuilt in 1909, this jail came from the town of Winchester, Kansas. Since it was not fireproof, it was never locked. It was a place for drunks and tramps to sleep. The jail was a meeting place for the city council, police court and voting.
Oskaloosa, KS Pioneer LifeThe Curry home was built in 1900. John Steuart Curry was then three years old. He lived in the home until he was eighteen. In 1987
Oskaloosa, KS Famous HomesEdmonds Chapel stood 4 1/2 miles north of McLouth, Kansas, for more than 75 years. Edmonds Church was an affiliate of the United Brethren in Christ (UB), though people from many denominations worshipped there down through the years.
Oskaloosa, KS Historic Churches
This is an old railroad bed that was made into a walking trail. It was the track that the Doodlebug Train would take passeng...