Caney, Kansas
Upcoming Events in Caney Kansas
- Annual Mayfest - Caney
- Caney Mayfest Car Show - Caney
- Annual Trail Ride - Caney
- Pioneer Days - Caney
- KAN-OKLA 100 Mile Highway Sale - Caney
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This city park was established in 1919 in memory of Caney's Company D who participated in World War I. Gen. George H. Wark organized Co. D, 3rd Kansas Infantry and mustered the first units of the Kansas Army National Guard into federal service at Caney's Elk's Hall, May 19, 1917
Caney, KS MemorialsWark Memorial Park is also the location of the "Walkingstick," an old cannon of Civil War vintage which is one of fewer than 75 of its kind in the nation.
Caney, KS MonumentsThis 1889 Hotel and Stage Coach Stop was constructed from native sandstone quarried from Chochran's Hill north of Caney. The basement was used to store winter ice cut from the Caney River.
Caney, KS Historic BuildingsThe Osage Indians were a dominant population in what was to be Southeast Kansas, and their influence had a positive effect on Caney. Chief Black Dog cleared a trail 30
Caney, KS Ethnic HeritageThe popular Truskett Opera House which was built in 1907 burned along with other businesses in 1910 having a $50,000 loss. The Caney Elk's Club acquired the opera house facilities and rebuilt a building for club use. Their "Elk's Hall"
Caney, KS Opera HousesThe Higgie family was a founding family with 10 children (5 of whom settled in Girard). Captain John and three sons were ship...
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