Carnegie Libraries in Emporia, Kansas

Emporia, Kansas

1904 Carnegie Library Building
The 1904 Carnegie Library Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, housed the Lyon County Historical Museum for 36 years from 1980 to 2016.The brick structure, in the Gothi...
1904 Carnegie Library Building
Anderson Memorial Library
A rusticated limestone block structure in Neoclassical style, which was completed in 1902. A gift from Andrew Carnegie in memory of his friend, John Anderson, it was the first Carnegie library built o...
Anderson Memorial Library

The Emporia Zoo houses nearly 400 specimens including vultures and buffalo. One of the country's smallest accredited zoos is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. The zoo also features exceptional botanical displays and spectacular holiday lights.

Emporia, KS Zoos

Lyon County History Center and Historical Society

The Lyon County Historical Society was established in 1937 when it archives were first located in the basement of the Civic Auditorium/William L. White Auditorium. In 1980, operations moved just across the street to the vacant Emporia Public Library, formally the 1904

Emporia, KS Museums

The First Presbyterian Church

Designed by Charles W. Squires and built in 1897. The limestone block construction with multiple towers and large mitered, arched stained glass windows is typical of the Victorian influence. This church is an example of the Richardson Romanesque style.

Emporia, KS Historic Churches

Cookie Jar Heaven

2000 cookie jars and 300

Emporia, KS Museums

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Emporia, Kansas

1904 Carnegie Library Building

Anderson Memorial Library

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The Granada Theater

Emporia Zoo

Lyon County History Center and Historical Society

The First Presbyterian Church

Cookie Jar Heaven

Things to do near Emporia, KS

Stone House in City Park

Farmers and Drovers Bank Building

Eureka Country Club

Post Headquarters - Summerall Hall

Plumb Place