This house was located in the middle of several lots, but at the same general location years ago, perhaps in the early 1880s. It was a Kindergarten school. The early German settlers brought with them from Germany the word and the idea of early education.
Over the door, chiseled in ornate German script the date, 1882
Alma, KS Famous HomesThis beautiful building was constructed in 1931. It is constructed of Carthage and native stone. The Carthage stone, used on the outside for facing, gives the appearance of a granite building. All outside walls are backed up with eight inches of native stone.
Alma, KS Historic CourthousesThis native stone church was erected in 1881. Peter Land and August Beutel were responsible for the construction of the church. The bell and tower were added in 1897, as a gift of Johann and Maria Klockman.
Alma, KS Historic ChurchesThe gingerbread trim home was built by Mr. Eck, who was a lumberman in Alma. It was built in 1904 and features a turret room, a tower resembling a castle, and original lap siding.
Alma, KS Famous HomesNamed one of America's top 5 rodeos. Held 4 nights of the Central Kansas Free Fair. Wed-Sat to include the first f...
The U.S. Cavalry Museum and 1st Infantry Division Museum document the storied history of American Cavalry and the "Big Red On...