Garnett
Garnett, located in the fertile, rolling hills of East Central Kansas, is a community of varied interests and attractions. Few areas offers such a diverse selection of recreational opportunities within a 3.5 mile radius. Along with the tourguide of attractions, museums, and historic sites, you are sure to enjoy the family fun-filled activities at each of our three city lakes.
100 years ago …
Information obtained from Anderson County history books reveal that Harry and Beatrice Houdini traveled to Garnett in 1897. Houdini held a seance at the Opera House hoping to communicate with his deceased mother who would tell them who had murdered an Anderson County resident. The Opera house was overflowing and the crowd enjoyed the suspenseful show. However, the murderer was never disclosed. During his stay, Harry Houdini was put in a lock box which was placed inside the city jail. Needless to say, the famous Houdini easily escaped.
Cedar Valley Reservoir
3.5 miles west of Garnett, offers a recreational experience of rugged beauty. This new reservoir is a skiing, fishing, and camping area of exceptional appeal that also ensures the future…
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Things to Do in Garnett
Harris House
Built in 1888 by Peter Brandt, the Victorian style house was donated to the Anderson…
Learn more →Anderson County Courthouse
Dedicated July 4, 1902, the courthouse was designed by George P. Washburn and depicts Romanesque…
Learn more →“The Square”
Surrounding the Anderson County Courthouse, "The Square," as residents call it, is a collection of…
Learn more →Garnett House
The Lighthouse Hotel was the first hotel in Garnett, built in 1858. It is now…
Learn more →Crystal Lake
Just south of Garnett, offers a quiet, shady park, complete with ducks and geese for…
Learn more →Anderson County Historical Society Museum
The Anderson County Historical Society acquired the Longfellow School building in 1993 which was originally…
Learn more →Lake Garnett
Constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, Lake Garnett has a surface area of…
Learn more →Garnett Country Club and Golf Course
The Garnett Golf Course in the North Lake area, offers a truly lovely nine-hole course…
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