November 28, 1892, the Norman No. 1 oil well became the first and largest commercial oil well west of the Mississippi and it became the birthplace of the vast Mid-Continent Oil Field. Norman No. 1 was in continuous operation until 1919. The well was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978
Neodesha, KS MuseumsHoused in an impressive Georgian building built in 1914, the Neodesha Art Association sponsors summer theater for children, music performances, and drama. On the second Saturday of every September it hosts an Arts and Crafts Fair for area artisans with fun, food, and entertainment for all ages.
Neodesha, KS ArtsThe St. Ignatious Church originated in 1876 and the present church was built in 1912.
Neodesha, KS Historic ChurchesThe Neodesha Cemetery has markers of some of the first founders and residents of early Neodesha. J.B. Keys, along with Robert S. Futhey discovered the present site of Neodesha. The claim to the land, bought for $500
Neodesha, KS CemeteriesBecause of its historic downtown, Neodesha was selected as a Kansas Main Street City in 1993. The occidental Hotel, later owned by Carrie Brown, was then renamed the Brown Hotel. The wooden hotel was destroyed by fire in 1895. Carrie rebuilt this fine brick hotel in 1896 and added the verandah in 19
Neodesha, KS ToursLocated just west of South Owl Lake is a nine hole course with sand greens. Fees and regulations are posted at the site. ...
Hunting There are over 17,000 acres of public hunting area, featuring quail, rabbits, dove, squirrels, water fowl and whit...
Trading Post is one of the oldest settlements in Kansas and the site of an early French trading post with the Osage Indians, ...