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Presbyterian Church


category : Historic Churches
This historic church building was built in 1887 after the previous church had been destroyed by a tornado.


Address: 200 N Summitt
Several area churches are also nearing their centennial.

St. Aloysius Church

St. Aloysius Church

St. Aloysius Church in Greenbush, 7 miles west of Girard on historic Mission Road/Highway 57, was built in 1881. It was begun as a mission in 1869 by Father Phillip Colleton, S.J. as the fulfillment of a pledge made by a Pioneer Priest. Currently it is a religious museum and center for community activities. It is listed on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places.

You will also be able to view the beautiful ruins of the 1902 church and cemetery.

Come visit us in Girard, Kansas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Huey 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 Memorials

The PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory

Girard, KS Learning Centers

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 Memorials

Emanuel Haldeman-Julius Home

Emanuel Haldeman lived at this farm home with his family beginning in 1918. The home is listed on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places. Emanuel was editor of the Appeal To Reason newspaper and "Little Blue Books."

Girard, KS Historic Homes

Appeal to Reason Site

A large brick building was on this site and was used by the Appeal To Reason newspaper in 1896. Its publisher was J.A. Wayland, a Socialist. About 750,000 copies were mailed out weekly in 1913 all across the world and was the largest circulated newspaper at this time.

Girard, KS Historic Buildings

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