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Greenwood County Historical Museum


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Greenwood County Historical Museum The Greenwood County Historical Museum houses artifacts including geneological records, maps agricultural tools, house-hold items, and interesting displays. See the doll house, shaving mugs, tool chest (1860), 1900s kitchen, Norwegian costume and trunks, chapel, complete set of Kansas license plates, antique clocks, rockers, pie safe, 2000 year old spinning wheel.

Geneological Research Center with 2000 files of families, cemetery records, marriage records (1856 - 1990), indexed microfilms covering six county newspapers over time, censuses from 1860-1925.


Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m and by appointment
Address: 120 West 4th Street
Phone: 620-583-6682
Our Email: gwhistory@sbcglobal.net
Our Website:www.gwhistory.com/

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Jim Brother's Bronze Sculptures

The Memorial Hall is host to a regular tour of Jim Brother's Bronze Sculptures, which have garnered Worldwide acclaim. His awards and credits are numerous and include the Carl Akeley Medallion, (Intl.); "Best in the World", Wildlife Sculpture; Seville World Expo, at the 1992 World'

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Greenwood Hotel

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Outdoor Recreation

Canoe trips - down scenic Fall River, 6-8 miles/3/4 hours. Also guided backpack trips, Spring and Fall. Camping - area lakes, Fall River and Christian Hills Camp. Hunting - the best anywhere! Quail, Prairie Chicken, Turkey, Deer, and Rabbits.

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