Parsons, Kansas
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18miles West of Parsons23miles Southeast of ParsonsThe Mined Land Wildlife Area is one of South East Kansas's gems. It was acquired primarily by donation. The first donation was received in 1926. The largest acquisition, totaling 8,208... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Parsons Historical Museum and Iron Horse Museum
Both museums house many interesting items - the Parsons Historical Museum has a complete dentist office, not to mention a very large photographic collection of people, places, and events all from Parsons' great past.
Parsons, KS Museums
Carnegie Arts Center
Opened in 1909 and formerly the Carnegie Library, the Carnegie Arts Center, is being transformed into a versatile new arts facility. Celebrations plans for the 100th Anniversary of the Carnegie are scheduled for May 2009
Parsons, KS Art Centers
Parsons Municipal Auditorium
The Parsons Municipal Auditorium is a classic, 1920s-era civic auditorium. For more than 50
Parsons, KS Historic Buildings
Things to do near Parsons, KS
Girard Golf Course
The Girard Golf Course is a nine-hole, grass green municipal golf course maintained for public use. ...
Mt. Zion Community Church
This nondenominational restored historical country church is located adjacent to Big Hill Lake. Built for the Mt. Zion commun...
Caney Notables
The community was home to several notable people. Col. S. M. Porter was an early-day pioneer who become one of southea...
Post Office
Built in 1918, the Girard Post Office was the smallest first class post office built at the time because of the huge volume o...
Big Hill Lake has a surface area of 1,240...