Scott City, Kansas

Scott City, Kansas

Few people know that in the beginning Scott City, Kansas was Nixon, Kansas, named after A.M. Nixon of Iowa, who was among a company of three who laid out the town in 1879. Nixon, like many of the new western towns died in its infancy, but in 1885 was revived and renamed Scott Centre being located in the exact center of the county, then in 1913 its name was changed again to Scott City.

The railroads of Scott Count have a very interesting history. In the summer of 1887 the Santa Fe and Missouri-Pacific railroads made a race to Scott City. According to Benton Wood, a pioneer, and other old timers, the race was very close and came near ending in bloodshed.

Eleven miles north of Scott City on Beaver Creek is located the beautiful Scott City Park with its rugged scenery and fine lake. It has a trout pool fed by the largest never failing spring in Kansas and is one of the prettiest spots in the state.

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Attractions near Scott City, Kansas

Kansas City T-Bones

"Fun Well Done." The Kansas City T-Bones Baseball Club, the newest team of the Northern League, will play it's inaugural seas...

Kuenzli Creek Oxen Tours
Kuenzli Creek Oxen Tours

Experience the speed of travel on the western trails throughout the Tallgrass Prairie of the Flint Hills. Our two hour tou...

Caves

There are over 235 known caves on private land in southeast Comanche County. They are in the northern part of the Permian Bas...

South Fork Wildlife Area

1000 acres ...

Carroll Mansion
Carroll Mansion

A visit to this museum is an experience into the past. You will enter a Victorian home finished in 1882. It features elaborat...

Cherokee Strip Bridge
Cherokee Strip Bridge

This bridge built by Grant County, Oklahoma and Sumner County, Kansas is a new monument to those hardy and determined men and...

The Historic Santa Fe Depot
The Historic Santa Fe Depot

The Santa Fe Depot was built in 1906 and is the only remaining depot of Kansas' first railroad south of the Kaw, the Leavenwo...

Restored Victorian Downtown District
Restored Victorian Downtown District

Visit Fort Scott's downtown district and it's unique eateries, crafts, collectibles, and clothing stores....

Syracuse Parks
Syracuse Parks

Jaycee Park409 S. MainShelter house, bathrooms, playground equipment, picnic table...

Pomona Fishing
Pomona Fishing

Fishermen have had great successes in recent years at Pomona Lake. State record Flathead catfish and Wiper were taken from Po...

Upcoming Events near Scott City, Kansas

Annual Labor Day Golf Tournament

Start Date: Fri August, 30th
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Hamilton County Fair

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
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Ford County Fair

Start Date: Fri July, 12th
Annual 4-H exhibits, livestock show, ice cream social, watermellon feed, barnyard olympics and much more. Open class exhibits...

Concert with 5 live bands, a car show, free swimming, free camping, skate board vendors, food vendors, $5 Bash t-shirts, a moon walk, and free admission help to highlight this annual event in Dighton. The Backyard Bash is held every year on the last Saturday in July.
Annual Backyard Bash

Start Date: Fri July, 26th
Concert with 5 live bands, a car show, free swimming, free camping, skate board vendors, food vendors, $5 Bash t-shirts, a mo...

Dodge City's heritage comes to life and walks the streets annually during Dodge City Days! The 10 day celebration hosts more than 50 events including: - A kick-off concert - The top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo - KidFest - A 2-day Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area - KidFest - Professional Barbecue Contest - Western Parade - The crowning of Miss Rodeo Kansas and Miss Rodeo Kansas Princess - Dozens of other exciting activities! Our complete Festival Guide is now available online!
Dodge City Days

Start Date: Fri July, 26th
Dodge City's heritage comes to life and walks the streets annually during Dodge City Days! The 10 day celebration hosts...

Relay for Life

Start Date: Fri June, 14th
Local citizens and organizations are encouraged join in this community-wide effort to benefit the American Cancer Society....

JOIN US FOR SANTA FE TRAIL DAYS JUNE 7TH THROUGH THE 9TH IN 2013 IN LARNED. WITH YOUR SANTA FE TRAIL DAYS BUTTON RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION TO THE HAMBURGER FEED. THERE WILL BE MUSIC ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, RANCH RODEO ON SATURDAY, CARNIVAL RIDES ALL THREE DAYS, BALLOON ARTISTs, AND OTHER PERFORMANCES. THE PARADE IS AT 11 A.M. ON SATURDAY ALONG WITH ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD BOOTHS; ON BROADWAY FROM 4TH STREET TO 8TH STREET. ENJOY LIVING HISTORY AT FORT LARNED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND THE SANTA FE TRAIL CENTER'S TRAVELING EXHIBIT. CALL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VENDOR 800-747-6919
Santa Fe Trail Days

Start Date: Fri June, 7th
JOIN US FOR SANTA FE TRAIL DAYS JUNE 7TH THROUGH THE 9TH IN 2013 IN LARNED. WITH YOUR SANTA FE TRAIL DAYS BUTTON RECEIVE FR...

The Old West comes alive Memorial Day weekend in Dodge City during the annual Cowboy Heritage Festival at Boot Hill Museum. Friday evening, enjoy a concert. Early Saturday morning, the old west will come to life with a western parade ending on the Boot Hill Museum Complex. Chuckwagon breakfasts and hot coffee will be entwined with many stories of the cattle trail. Guests can attend the cowboy poet gathering, watch the living history demonstrations, ride a stage coach and see a gunfight re-enactment. After a cowboy chuckwagon lunch, visitors can shop with the vendors and listen to the historians and balladeers to see just what started and what ended the famous cattle drives to Kansas. Saturday evening, dance under the stars at our 1880's Cowboy Ball. All of the great festivities continue on Sunday with the addition of a non-denominational church service. When you add it all up, the Cowboy Heritage Festival is a weekend jam packed with cowboys, story telling, poets, musical entertainment, great food and a chance to win a 1880's replica saddle - a $4,000 value.
Cowboy Heritage Festival

Start Date: Fri May, 24th
The Old West comes alive Memorial Day weekend in Dodge City during the annual Cowboy Heritage Festival at Boot Hill Museum. ...

Little Britches Rodeo

Start Date: Fri May, 24th
Home to one of the nation's oldest and longest running Little Britches rodeo. Friday 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday 10:0...

Annual Greensburg Rodeo

Start Date: Fri May, 24th
Both Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 8:00pm we have a rodeo and a Saturday night dance. Held during the annual Arts ...

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