The Clay County Courthouse at Clay Center was constructed in 1900-1901 on land donated in the 1860's for use as a public square by the town's founder, Alfonzo F. Dexter.
Clay Center, KS Historic CourthousesCirca 1912, the Library is on the National Register of Historic Places
Clay Center, KS Carnegie LibrariesThe Clay County Museum is housed in the former Clay Center Hospital building constructed in 1925. The structure served as a nursing home before it became the location of the museum in 1975.
Clay Center, KS MuseumsThe Clay Center Municipal Band Shell was built in 1934, it is a W.P.A. project and is on the Kansas Register of Historic Places. The Band Shell hosts many City Band Concerts throughout the year.
Clay Center, KS Historic BuildingsThe Vietnam War Memorial, dedicated in 1997, was created by Sandy Scott and stands in tribute to those veterans at the West entrance to the historic courthouse in downtown Clay Center.
Clay Center, KS MemorialsAlong with being home to many animals, a Historic Park, located in the zoo, brings special beauty in every season that is an ...