Chase County Country Christmas
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Held annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, the Chase County Country Christmas is an all-day event with family activities, Santa Claus, Holiday Homes Tour, Christmas cookie contest, visits with Santa and Mrs Claus, carriage rides, arts & crafts sale, the Remembrance Service, Community Christmas carol sing-along, and the annual Lighting of the Chase County Courthouse.
Chase County Country Christmas
Phone : (620) 273-8469 (Always call and confirm events.)
Fax : (620) 273-8100
Email Address : chasechamber@sbcglobal.net
Web: chasecountychamber.org
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Council Grove National Bank Building
Completed in 1887, this bank that anchors a corner of downtown is a fine example of Western Commerical architecture. The exterior of the building was refurbished in 1974 and, after a 1978 fire, additional work restored the lobby to an appearance reminiscent of 1887. Listed on the
Council Grove, KS Historic BuildingsMadonna of the Trail
This striking statue, depicting a pioneer mother with two children, pays tribute to the sturdy women of covered wagon days. The 10-feet-tall figure is made of pink Algonite stone and was erected in 1928
Council Grove, KS MemorialsPost Office Oak and Museum
This 300-year-old bur oak (just the trunk remains) served as the unofficial post office for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail from 1825-1847. Passing caravans could leave messages for future travelers in a cache in the base of the tree. A stone building erected in 1864
Council Grove, KS LandmarksAtkinson Log House
This building houses the two-story Atkinson Log House, constructed in 1858 on Clark's Creek near Large Spring near Latimer, and moved to this site in 1996. It is one of the two oldest wooden structures known to remain in Morris County.
Council Grove, KS Pioneer Life