Built in 1918, the Girard Post Office was the smallest first class post office built at the time because of the huge volume of mail shipped from the Appeal To Reason newspaper.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Big Flag Veteran Memorial
Drop by an see one of the nation's largest American Flags (30' x 60' - 130' high). While you can see the flag from your vehicle, you really must stand under the Big Flag to appreciate its true size, 130 feet high above the Kansas prairie honoring all war veterans.
Girard, KS MemorialsHuey Helicopter & Veteran's Memorial
On April 15, 1995, a formal ceremony dedicated a Huey Helicopter to its new home on the Southeast corner of the Crawford County Courthouse lawn. In addition to the Huey, a granite replica of the Vietnam Wall is engraved with the names of the 777
Girard, KS MemorialsCarnegie Library
The Carnegie Library was built in 1906 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Girard was the smallest city in the world to have a Carnegie Library, thanks to Miss Jane Addams, Founder of Chicago's Hull house and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
Girard, KS Carnegie LibrariesHistoric Court House Square
The current courthouse was built in 1922 and boasts beautiful Italian marble on the inside. Deer Statue, located at the southwest corner of the square, marks the spot Girard Founder, Dr. Charles H. Strong shot a deer and proclaimed that he would build a town on this very spot in 1868
Girard, KS Historic CourthousesThings to do near Girard, KS
Indian Plains Golf Course
Indian Plains Golf Course is a nine hole public (6167 yards, par 71) golf course located at the north end of the City. The c...
Coffey County Lake
Coffey County Lake offers great fishing. and has been called the "Crown Jewel" of Kansas fisheries. The lake is open for pub...