Caney, Kansas
Caney Notables
The community was home to several notable people. Col. S. M. Porter was an early-day pioneer who become one of southeast Kansas' and northeast Oklahoma's foremost industrialists. He was respons...
Caney Notables
The first school, built in 1870, was a log cabin provided by Berryman Smith. The teacher, Mrs. O.M. \"Billie\" Smith, had 25 students enrolled. Bonds for the next school building, the Little White School House, were sold to raise $1,800 and the school was built in 1872 for $900
Caney, KS Historic SchoolhousesThe popular Truskett Opera House which was built in 1907 burned along with other businesses in 1910 having a $50,000 loss. The Caney Elk's Club acquired the opera house facilities and rebuilt a building for club use. Their "Elk's Hall"
Caney, KS Opera HousesThis 1889 Hotel and Stage Coach Stop was constructed from native sandstone quarried from Chochran's Hill north of Caney. The basement was used to store winter ice cut from the Caney River.
Caney, KS Historic BuildingsCaney is proud of its rich heritage and is fortunate to have preserved much of the architecture of its early development. The Historical Society has prepared a self-guided tour brochure to illustrate some of Caney'
Caney, KS ToursThe first city jail was built in 1888 of native sandstone at a cost of $27.00. The town "Marshall" was W.V. Toner.
Caney, KS Pioneer HistoryBirding at Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge is especially good in late spring when over 30 species of warblers migr...