This beautiful native stone church was built in 1907. August Peters of Alma was contracted to construct the present native limestone structure. Frank Schmidt donated all stone from his quarry west of the Alma Cemetery. The church was dedicated on January 12, 1908.
The federal government abolished the open range in a law passed in 1867. The government paid farmers $.40 per rod (16.5 feet) to build and maintain a 4.5
Alma, KS Scenic DrivesExperience the speed of travel on the western trails throughout the Tallgrass Prairie of the Flint Hills. Our two hour tour makes a wholesome and educational family outing. We prefer family groups of about six or less.
Alma, KS ToursThe 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 HomesThis wood frame church was built and dedicated to the Glory of God in 1878. The frame building was of a simple design with narrow pointed gothic arched windows and a slender belfry atop the roof, which boasted the first church bell in Alma. In 1906
Alma, KS Historic ChurchesThis 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 Courthouses"A trail passing through paradise". A 115 mile gravel and wood chip covered trail for non-motorized recreation passes through...
Wamego is the birthplace of Walter P. Chrysler, the founder of the Chrysler Corporation. Chrysler artifacts can be found in t...
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