Many of Atchison's founding fathers, who were also prominent Kansans of the time, are buried in this historic hilltop cemetery.
Among those buried here are three Kansas governors, Senator John J. Ingalls, two pony express riders, legendary train engineer, Brit Craft, and both sets of Amelia Earhart's grandparents.
A 66 acre lake contains largemouth bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish, bluegill sunfish and black crappie. The wildlife area has about 136 acres of grass and timber open to hunting.
Atchison, KS RecreationOn the Missouri river, the park offers camping, picnics, and fishing.
Atchison, KS RecreationDespite a few privileged years living with her grandparents in Atchison, Kansas, Amelia Earhart's childhood years were fairly transitional. Her father's job took him to Des Moines, where the family joined him a few years later. In 1913
Atchison, KS Famous PeopleParquet floors, stained-glass windows, hand-tooled leather and finely-carved woodwork set an impressive surrounding for the works of regional artists that change each month. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Atchison, KS ArtsSwimming and wading are allowed only in the designated swimming beach area within the markers. There is no lifegaurd on duty ...