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Hillsboro, Kansas

The three-story Olde Towne building was completed in 1880, a year after Hillsboro was founded. It was restored in 1887. Over the years, the building has housed a bank, hardware and dry goods store, apartments on the upper floor, and egg processing plant. The building was vacant in the 1960s to the 1970s before it was restored to its original state in 1977. The present owner bought the building in 1985, and the first restaurant opened in 1987.

Tourists are treated to authentic Dutch-German meals featuring our famous Hillsboro sausage and an ice cream float at the Olde Towne Soda Fountain.

German Buffet on Saturday nights

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Mennonite Brethren Church

This is the oldest Mennonite Brethren church building in the United States. Built in 1893, it was the first classroom of Tabor College, a Mennonite Brethren liberal arts college. The Mennonite Brethren Church is one of several distinct denominational families within the larger Mennonite/

Hillsboro, KS Historic Churches

Tabor College

Tabor College is an accredited 4 year liberal arts Christian college, with an extensive collection of Mennonite history, cultural and sporting events.

Hillsboro, KS Colleges

Hillsboro Municipal Golf

Hillsboro Municipal Golf Course is playable by all caliber players. This nine-hole course is irrigated from tee-box to green creating lush bluegrass fairways and challenging bent grass greens.

Hillsboro, KS Golf Courses

Friesen Dutch Windmill

The mill is an authentic replica built to specifications of the original 1876, Jacob Friesen Mill built by Mennonite immigrants. Authentic down to the square wooden pegs, this working mill uses wind power to grind whole wheat flour.

Hillsboro, KS Historic Mills

The William Schaeffler House

Reflective of a prosperous midwestern family in the early years of the century, this home of Lutheran immigrant, William F. Schaeffler from Germany, was constructed in 1909. Part of the reason the house is now a museum could be attributed to its "modern"

Hillsboro, KS Museums

Things to do near Hillsboro, KS

Statue of "Old Trooper Bill"

Round Barn

City Parks

Abilene Civic Center

Manka Residence

This house was octagon in shape before an addition was built on. The entrance to the house is of particular interest. Two tal...