The Decatur County Museum is a celebration of prairie life. You can step back into the past by visiting the one-room schoolhouse, 1885 depot and jail, sod house and tack room. The museum has fifteen f... The Decatur County Museum is a celebration of prairie life. You can step back into the past by visiting the one-room schoolhouse, 1885 depot and jail, sod house and tack room. The museum has fifteen full buildings with over 15,000
Oberlin, KS MuseumsTake a drive through the 488-acre wooded scenic Sappa Park as nature reveals its unique setting with the lush greens of spring, harvest golds in the summer, and a variety of sparkling fall colors.
Oberlin, KS ParksThe Bank of Oberlin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This 1886 Victorian building now houses the Landmark Inn and Teller Room restaurant restored to its early banking splendor of cherry woodwork, wallpaper, and gas lights.
Oberlin, KS Historic BuildingsThe native limestone statue is the work of artist Pete Felten and overlooks the central business district.
Oberlin, KS ArtsIn September of 1878, The Last Indian Raid on Kansas soil occurred, with the Northern Cheyenne Indians. In 1911, a memorial was erected at the Oberlin Cemetery in honor of the victims of this Indian Raid. The complete story is told by museum guides.
Oberlin, KS MemorialsThis cemetery was established in 1889. The east half was to be used exclusively for the burial of Grand Army of the Republic...
Nicodemus is the only remaining all African-American pioneer town west of the Mississippi. It was established in 1877 by ex-s...
To enhance the available habitat, food plots have been planted. Deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, and various waterfowl species ...
The Opera House Building was built in 1905 and presently is occupied by a local business. ...