"The hatchet Lady" began her crusade against alcohol by smashing her first saloon with rocks & bricks on July 6, 1899 in Kiowa, Kansas. Standing amid the rubble of her damage, she dared the city officials to arrest her... they declined.
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Kiowa Historical Society Museums
Kiowa Historical Society is located in the old City Building/Jail and the Kiowa School Museum is located at 5
Kiowa, KS MuseumsCarry Nation Marker
"The hatchet Lady" began her crusade against alcohol by smashing her first saloon with rocks & bricks on July 6, 1899
Kiowa, KS Historical MarkersPetrified Tree Stump
A five foot high exemplary sample of petrified wood. Over 24
Kiowa, KS LandmarksThings to do near Kiowa, KS
Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway
The Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway begins at the junction of Hwys. 281 & 160 and runs 40 miles to the west to Coldwater, at the ju...