Columbus, Kansas
Turn of the Century Churches
Columbus is home to many turn of the century churches. As you tour these buildings, notice the large stained glass windows....
Turn of the Century Churches
"A Town within a Town" A colorful look at the history of Columbus. The unique Village Street, made entirely of brick from the Columbus Metzger Brick & Tile Plant between 1880 and 1910, runs along models of early shops and businesses like the Music Shop, Doctor'
Columbus, KS MuseumsThe library is one of 33 Andrew Carnegie libraries in the state of Kansas. It is on the National Historic Register.
Columbus, KS Carnegie LibrariesThe Columbus Wye is a one of its kind three way switch allowing trains to turn around. The crossing, formerly located in the northern part of Columbus was donated to the City of Columbus by the Burlington Northern Railroad. At the time the switch was constructed, it was one of the three built:
Columbus, KS Railroad HistoryOne of the most unique day trips in Southeast Kansas is to Big Brutus, 11,000,000 pounds of fun! Big Brutus is the world's second largest electric mining shovel. Walk through its cavernous body, sit in the operators chair or climb 16
Columbus, KS One Of A KindsA large brick building was on this site and was used by the Appeal To Reason newspaper in 1896. Its publisher was J.A....
Slawson & Wilson Supply is the oldest known business in Girard that is still using its original equipment. S & W Supply ma...
Speaker - Prophet - Medicine Man of the Upper Creek Nation Opothle Yahola was born in the late 1700s in the tribal town...
The Old Mill was built in the late 1800's and is a magnificent building to see....