Emanuel Haldeman lived at this farm home with his family beginning in 1918. The home is listed on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places.
Emanuel was editor of the Appeal To Reason newspaper and "Little Blue Books." The Socialist family entertained such people as Upton Sinclair, Clarence Darrow and Will Durant.
Anna Marcet, his wife, was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H.W. Haldeman. She was an actress and author.
Emanuel was called the "Henry Ford" of the Publishing industry.
Drop by an see one of the nation's largest American Flags (30' x 60' - 130' high). While you can see the flag from your vehicle, you really must stand under the Big Flag to appreciate its true size, 130 feet high above the Kansas prairie honoring all war veterans.
Girard, KS MemorialsOn April 15, 1995, a formal ceremony dedicated a Huey Helicopter to its new home on the Southeast corner of the Crawford County Courthouse lawn. In addition to the Huey, a granite replica of the Vietnam Wall is engraved with the names of the 777
Girard, KS MemorialsThe Museum of Crawford County is housed in the old Episcopal Church built in 1886-1888, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The beautiful stained glass windows of the museum enclose vintage clothing, artifacts , and local photographs.
Girard, KS MuseumsIce was harvested from the McFarland Lake and stored in this lovely old stone barn built in 1896. It was built for James McFarland who was in the ice buisiness.
Girard, KS Historic BuildingsYou are invited to the five scheduled tournaments at some of the finest lakes in Kansas. The KWA welcomes anglers of...