Atchison's newest memorial to its favorite native daughter is the one-acre Amelia Earhart Earthwork created by famed Kansas artist Stan Herd. This living portrait of Earhart lies on the berm of a hill overlooking Warnock Lake. It was created to celebrate Earhart's 100th birthday on July 24, 1997.
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Parquet floors, stained-glass windows, hand-tooled leather and finely-carved woodwork set an impressive surrounding for the works of regional artists that change each month. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Atchison, KS ArtsDespite a few privileged years living with her grandparents in Atchison, Kansas, Amelia Earhart's childhood years were fairly transitional. Her father's job took him to Des Moines, where the family joined him a few years later. In 1913
Atchison, KS Famous PeopleMany of Atchison's founding fathers, who were also prominent Kansans of the time, are buried in this historic hilltop cemetery.
Atchison, KS CemeteriesSt. Patrick's is the oldest Catholic structure in continous use in Kansas by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City. In the spring of 1857, St. Patrick's was established by Rev. Augustine Wirth, O.S.B. The first church was erected in the fall of 1859
Atchison, KS Historic ChurchesThe latest movies are shown on two screens at this historic theatre, which has been completely renovated.
Atchison, KS TheatresAt the south end of Horton on Highway 159 and 4th street, on the west side of the road, is an unusual small park. This park w...