Neodesha Derrick
502 MainNeodesha KS 66757
Ph: 620-325-2000
November 28, 1892, the Norman No. 1 oil well became the first and largest commercial oil well west of the Mississippi and it became the birthplace of the vast Mid-Continent Oil Field. Norman No. 1 was in continuous operation until 1919. The well was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978
Neodesha, KS MuseumsThe St. Ignatious Church originated in 1876 and the present church was built in 1912.
Neodesha, KS Historic ChurchesBecause of its historic downtown, Neodesha was selected as a Kansas Main Street City in 1993. The occidental Hotel, later owned by Carrie Brown, was then renamed the Brown Hotel. The wooden hotel was destroyed by fire in 1895. Carrie rebuilt this fine brick hotel in 1896 and added the verandah in 19
Neodesha, KS ToursThe Frisco Caboose Mueseum houses railroad artifacts and memorabilia.
Neodesha, KS Railroad HistoryThe first and only Presbyterian Church was built in 1886. The building remained unchanged until 1920 when the building was raised to put a basement underneath.
Neodesha, KS Historic Churches