The Wayland home was built in 1887, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
It was built by the Higgie family who used only the finest lumber for the home. In 1896, a Socialist, J.S. Wayland, and the founder and editor of the Appeal To Reason purchased the home and he and his family lived there for 20 years.
Drop by an see one of the nation's largest American Flags (30' x 60' - 130' high). While you can see the flag from your vehicle, you really must stand under the Big Flag to appreciate its true size, 130 feet high above the Kansas prairie honoring all war veterans.
Girard, KS MemorialsOn April 15, 1995, a formal ceremony dedicated a Huey Helicopter to its new home on the Southeast corner of the Crawford County Courthouse lawn. In addition to the Huey, a granite replica of the Vietnam Wall is engraved with the names of the 777
Girard, KS MemorialsSlawson & Wilson Supply is the oldest known business in Girard that is still using its original equipment. S & W Supply manufactures metal grave markers for shipment all across the United States.
Girard, KS Historic BuildingsIce was harvested from the McFarland Lake and stored in this lovely old stone barn built in 1896. It was built for James McFarland who was in the ice buisiness.
Girard, KS Historic BuildingsSurrounding the Anderson County Courthouse, "The Square," as residents call it, is a collection of graceful structures built ...
New Strawn City Park and Lake is located in the middle of the town. The lake was drained and renovated in 1983, during which...