"The hatchet Lady" began her crusade against alcohol by smashing her first saloon with rocks & bricks on July 6, 1899 in Kiowa, Kansas. Standing amid the rubble of her damage, she dared the city officials to arrest her... they declined.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Kiowa Historical Society Museums
Kiowa Historical Society is located in the old City Building/Jail and the Kiowa School Museum is located at 5
Kiowa, KS MuseumsCarry Nation Marker
"The hatchet Lady" began her crusade against alcohol by smashing her first saloon with rocks & bricks on July 6, 1899
Kiowa, KS Historical MarkersPetrified Tree Stump
A five foot high exemplary sample of petrified wood. Over 24
Kiowa, KS LandmarksThings to do near Kiowa, KS
Fred Harvey Building
The historical Fred Harvey Building once housed a food processing plant for the Harvey House and dining cars. The building wa...
Pretty Prairie Civic Theater
Built in 1936, the theatre has its original wooden seats and original advertising canvas. A Spring and fall film series is sh...