Emporia, founded in 1857, includes several sites of national and local significance. These tours provide a view of Emporia from a past to present. They include sites on the William Allen White Memorial Drive, buildings designed by architect Charles Squires, buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, and other points of interest.
A brochure is available at the Emporia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The stone sculptures known collectively as "Prairie Passage" were designed by Emporian Richard Stauffer and produced by the 1992 Kansas Sculptors Association Team Carve. Stauffer's design was selected to illustrate the theme "Prairie Passage," reflecting Emporia'
Emporia, KS ArtsThe Emporia Arts Council offices are in a building that was once a car dealership, and has been renovated with volunteer labor. The building also houses exhibits, classes, programs, theatre performances, and premiere performances by renowned artists.
Emporia, KS ArtsStill etched in the prairie, the 175-year-old Santa Fe Trail ruts carved their niche in our nation's history by helping move ...
Most lands and waters at Fall River are open for public hunting with the exception of Kansas State Park lands, developed camp...
Historical Essays written by local historian, Dorothy Hoobler, are reprinted from the St. Marys Star. Thanks to Dorothy fo...
Originally there were three frame buildings at this location. The first one housed a cigar factory, the second a barber shop ...