Oskaloosa, Kansas
Happy Joy Acres
913-204-0606
6040 Ferguson Rd
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
William J. Nincehelser moved to Jefferson County from Ohio about 1880, married Minnie Wendorff, and moved into this house in Oskaloosa. Mr. Nincehelser had a livery stable on the square and operated a
Oskaloosa, KS MuseumsOld Jefferson Town is a collection of nine restored and furnished vintage buildings from different locations around Jefferson County. They are preserved as a historic town of early day settlements. The town was named because of Jefferson County being referred to as Ol' Jefferson.
Oskaloosa, KS MuseumsThe school was built in 1887 on the homestead of Harrison W. Wellman, in the southeast part of Jefferson County. It is typical of the many one-room country schools that were located every few miles within the county and throughout the country. School Ditrict #70 was formed in 1871
Oskaloosa, KS Pioneer LifeBuilt in Cleveland, Ohio, the bowstring bridge was originally located across Rock Creek, north of Meridan, in 1875.
The 48-ft long, 14-ft wide bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 4, 1990
Oskaloosa, KS National Register