This Richardsonian Romanesque structure of cottonwood limestone was completed in 1894, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It features an arched entry and rounded towers on its southeast and southwest corners.
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Independence Park
On the Missouri river, the park offers camping, picnics, and fishing.
Atchison, KS RecreationScenic Views
Views of the Missouri River, its bluffs and valley are dramatic every season of the year.
Atchison, KS Scenic ViewsMount Vernon Cemetery
Many of Atchison's founding fathers, who were also prominent Kansans of the time, are buried in this historic hilltop cemetery.
Atchison, KS CemeteriesTrinity Episcopal Church
This charming limestone building was completed in 1868 according to plans of Richard Upjohn, who also designed Trinity Church on New York's Wall Street. The interior has beams and pews of native black walnut and lovely stained-glass windows. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Atchison, KS Historic ChurchesAtchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
A 66 acre lake contains largemouth bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish, bluegill sunfish and black crappie. The wildlife area has about 136 acres of grass and timber open to hunting.
Atchison, KS RecreationThings to do near Atchison, KS
Centralia City Lake Fishing
Centralia City Lake is usually noted for good channel cat, white bass and crappie fishing. White bass numbers are down some...
Kickapoo Nation Reservation (Kiikaapoaki)
The Kickapoo Nation Reservation is the second largest Indian reservation in the State of Kansas, covering an area of 6,570 ac...