Built in 1906, Thomas County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Romanesque Revival style building is graced by the "Spirit of the Prairie" statue, a centennial project, and Memorial Wall in honor of Thomas Countians who gave their lives in service of their country.
The Cooper Barn is one of the largest barns in Kansas and holds a wealth of Thomas County History. The cattle barn was built in 1936 and was part of the Foster Farms operation. The barn is 66 feet wide, 114 feet long and 48 feet high. It was moved to the site in 1992 and houses the exhibit "
Colby, KS MuseumsVilla High Park is truly the "Oasis on the Plains". This park, consisting of 40 acres, was created in the late 1960`s with the aid of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
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The Northwest Kansas Research Center is a photo opportunity with its rich array of trees and flowers all identified for visitors who are always welcome.
Colby, KS Education CentersThe Museum has been dubbed "one of the finest museums in the Midwest" by KANSAS!
Colby, KS MuseumsThe Lone Star Presbyterian Church denotes the strong religious faith of the settlers. The Charming white country church was built in 1915 north of Gem, Kansas. In 1988, the building was moved to the museum site. It was the third time the building had been moved.
Colby, KS Historic ChurchesIn September of 1878, The Last Indian Raid on Kansas soil occurred, with the Northern Cheyenne Indians. In 1911, a memorial w...
Beneath an oil derrick on west Highway 24 in Hill City, the Oil Museum tells the story of oil from formations deep in the ear...