Ice 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.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Huey Helicopter & Veteran's Memorial
On 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 MemorialsBig Flag Veteran Memorial
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 MemorialsA. Wayland Home
The Wayland home was built in 1887, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built by the Higgie family who used only the finest lumber for the home. In 1896, a Socialist, J.S. Wayland, and the founder and editor of the Appeal To Reason
Girard, KS Historic HomesPost Office
Built in 1918, the Girard Post Office was the smallest first class post office built at the time because of the huge volume of mail shipped from the Appeal To Reason newspaper.
Girard, KS Historic BuildingsThings to do near Girard, KS
Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area
The Environmental Education Area provides an excellent opportunity to experience and learn about the nature of eastern Kansas...