The stone building was used to house prisoners before the courthouse was finished in 1883.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Cottonwood River Dam & Bridge
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, the area at the Cottonwood Dam is a place to enjoy watching the fishing for catfish on the bridge. Stop and listen to the relaxing sound of the falls. North of the river is Bates Grove Park which offers picnic facilities.
Cottonwood Falls, KS National RegisterCamp Wood YMCA
CAMP WOOD YMCA is a precious gem of the Kansas Flint Hills. Where else can you experience the many treasures offered by the Tallgrass Prairie. Situated on 630 acres of native grassland, Camp Wood is bordered on the north by the Cottonwood River, with our 19
Cottonwood Falls, KS Outdoor ActivitiesSwope Park
Swope Park consist of 30 acres and includes the Municipal Swimming Pool, Chase County Fair Grounds, Shelter Houses, Lighted Athletic Fields and Playground Equipment.
Cottonwood Falls, KS ParksChase County Historical Society Museum & Library
The building that houses the Chase County Historical Society Museum and Library is one of 9 places in Chase County which has been entered on the National Register of Historic Places. The two story building, constructed of native stone, was built in 1882
Cottonwood Falls, KS MuseumsChase State Fishing Lake
Chase State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area is located 3 miles from Strong City and 1.5 miles west of Cottonwood Falls in the center of the scenic Flint Hills region of Kansas. The 109-acre lake was constructed in 1964. The lake and surrounding 383
Cottonwood Falls, KS RecreationThings to do near Cottonwood Falls, KS
Junction City Country Club Golf Course
This course is a Class A private Country Club with many reciprocal privileges. The 9 hole course has multiple tees for men & ...
Latham Cemetery
The Latham Cemetery has stone markers dating to the early period of the town's history in the late 1880s. Cemetery records c...