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Great opportunity to say "Hello" to all the shops downtown. Specials galore,
refreshments and overall good time for getting those gifts for the upcoming holidays!!
The rocks at Rock City are huge sandstone concretions in an area about the size of two football fields, 200 rocks--some as large as houses -- dot the landscape. There is no other place in the world where there are so many concretions of such giant size.
The Ottawa County Historical Museum features many outstanding displays. One of the world's premier George Washington Carver exhibits resides within the museum. Also included is an excellent military exhibit - one of the best anywhere. There is an interesting dinosaur exhibit relating to
Minneapolis, KS MuseumsOttawa Lake has 148 acres of water containing bluegill, bullhead, channel, crappie, green sunfish, and bass.
Minneapolis, KS RecreationGeorge Washington Carver made Minneapolis, Kansas his hometown from 1880-1884, when he graduated from Minneapolis High School. This famous scientist who lived here and invented over 300 uses for the peanut, sweet potato, soy beans, and pecans, is best remembered for the one thing he did not invent:
Minneapolis, KS Famous PeopleFor updates or $ changes go to -- www.minneapolis-ks.com/2172/Markley-Grove-Park In November of 1910
Minneapolis, KS Parks