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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Holidays
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Terwilliger Home
With its foundation laid in Kansas Territory, the Terwilliger Home was built alongside the famed Santa Fe Trail as Kansas became the 34th state. Built by Abraham and Mary Rawlinson in 1860-61, this stone home was the last house freighters passed going West when leaving Council Grove as late as 18
Council Grove, KS Historic HomesHermit's Cave
This tiny cave was the temporary home of an Italian hermit, Giovanni Maria Augustini, who lived here for a brief period in the spring of 1863. Later that year, the religious mystic left with a wagon train, walking the 500 miles to New Mexico.
Council Grove, KS Pioneer HistoryCouncil Grove City Lake
Located 3.5 miles northwest of Council Grove. Fisherman will be hooked on the bass, walleye, catfish, and crappie, in this well stocked 500
Council Grove, KS RecreationPost 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 Landmarks