Junction City, Kansas

Junction City, Kansas

From the very beginning, the people of Junction City have demonstrated a remarkable capacity to accept and absorb newcomers. Settlers and travelers came to this spot at the junction of two rivers from a variety of cultures, denominations and ethnic backgrounds. Differences may have been noted, but it seems they were not dwelt upon for long. Very early, Junction Citians were working together to create a town with all the facilities and atmosphere necessary to nurture growth and quality family life, even on the frontier.

Junction City had four names before it finally setteled with the name Junction City. On February 9, 1859, in a special act, the Kansas Territorial Legislature incorporated the town of Junction City. The new town grew rapidly and within ten years had become a thriving community which continues today.

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Attractions near Junction City, Kansas

St. Ann's Academy Infirmary & Guest House
St. Ann's Academy Infirmary & Guest House

Originally called the Infirmary and Guest House at St. Ann's Academy, the house was built in 1871-72 and was used as an infir...

Wilson County Veterans Memorial
Wilson County Veterans Memorial

Located on the northwest corner of the Wilson County Courthouse lawn, this privately-funded memorial honors veterans from Wil...

Port Library
Port Library

The Port Library was built as a home of the late Mrs. Emma Port in 1916 and donated to the City of Beloit in 1931. Convenient...

Prairie Lawn Cemetery
Prairie Lawn Cemetery

Of special interest in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery whose association began in 1880, is its close connection with the Civil War....

Warren Stone Memorial Lake
Warren Stone Memorial Lake

While you are visiting La Crosse make sure to stop by the scenic Warren Stone Memorial Lake. The lake is located 2 miles east...

Santa Fe Depot
Santa Fe Depot

In 1886 the first iron horse, the train, thundered into Stafford. The line was the Chicago-Kansas and Western. This was chang...

Interesting Stonework

There's some interesting stonework in the buildings in the park just south of downtown. ...

The Jayhawk

The legend of the Jayhawk States that: "Early one autumn morning in 1856, Pat Devilin, a Free-State Irishman, rode into Osawa...

Dietrich Cabin
Dietrich Cabin

Located south of the old Ottawa Carnegie Library in Ottawa's City Park, the Dietrich Cabin stands today as a memorial to a co...

St. John Lutheran Church

This beautiful native stone church was built in 1907. August Peters of Alma was contracted to construct the present native li...

Upcoming Events near Junction City, Kansas

Flint Hills Beef Fest

Start Date: Fri August, 16th
Celebrate the cattle industry with BBQ contest, rodeo, steak dinner, and nationally known entertainment....

Features old tractors, steam and gas engines, along with a parade and other activities for the enthusiasts. Tractor Pull, Threshing, Hay Baling, Saw Milling, Shingle Making, Buzz Sawing, Antique Auction, Arts & Crafts Show. 9am-5pm.
K&O Steam and Gas Engine Show

Start Date: Fri August, 16th
Features old tractors, steam and gas engines, along with a parade and other activities for the enthusiasts. Tractor Pull, Thr...

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Great Plains Theatre, Live Production - 2013

Start Date: Fri August, 16th
"The Fantasticks" Two fathers decide they want their children to fall in love. The girl is a daydreamer and the boy...

When Pigs Fly BBQ/Fly-in

Start Date: Fri August, 23rd
KC Sanctioned BBQ contest, music, powered parachute, plane rides, simulator rides, pony rides, tractor pull, great food, and ...

Arts In The Park Concert Series

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
June - Aug., Fridays and Saturdays - Free summer concert series featuring national, regional and local musical groups/perform...

Smoky Valley Saddle Club Annual Rodeo

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
8:00 P.M. ...

FRONTIER WESTERN CELEBRATION

Start Date: Fri August, 2nd
Are You Ready For a Good Time? Six years ago, volunteers for El Dorado Main Street wanted to create a festival that would ...

Labor Day Celebration

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
4 DAYS - Yard sales, softball tournaments, carnival, street dance, "cowboy polo", flea market, art and crafts, horseshoes, fo...

The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever!

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
Award winning film: "An American Opera; The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever". An American Opera is a visceral, operatic vision of w...

"Christmas Traditions" Trolley Tour - 2012

Start Date: Fri December, 13th
Ride the trolley around town to look at the beautiful Christmas lights, hear stories of local and national Christmas Traditio...

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