The City of Holton purchased the Linscott Park property from the Linscott family in 1928. the property was the site of the Linscott family home- Buena Vista. The terms of the purchase was that no "private enterprise" be allowed in the park.
Linscott Park is a neighborhood park with tennis courts, horse shoe pits, picnic shelterhouse and children's playground, and the Veteran's Memorial. The Park provides an ideal setting for family reunions and social gatherings.
Originally built in 1889 and destroyed by fire twice, the present building was rebuilt in 1906 and is registered on the National Historic Register.
Holton, KS National RegisterThe Jackson County Historical society Museum contains one of the finest volunteer-run collections in Kansas. Authentic, detailed exhibits are changed monthly.
Holton, KS MuseumsThe Jackson County Courthouse, built in 1920, is the centerpiece of the courtyard and the downtown business community.
Holton, KS Historic CourthousesA Sears Roebuck and Co. concrete block house was featured in the 1908 General Catalog for $1,995.00. That amount allowed for paid labor for assembling the house. The concrete blocks were made on site with a Wizard of Buckeye Concrete Block Machine which were sold in the same catalog.
Holton, KS Historic HomesA companion house to the Jackson County Historical Museum, the Roebke Historical Home is a carefully restored turn-of-the-century home housing special exhibits, including an extensive collection of fine Victorian era clothing, a children's room, a lace room, and several other rooms.
Holton, KS Historic HomesA wide variety of fish are available for the angler. Below is a list of species you can fish for ----- Be sure to check l...
Listed below are just a few of the fun things to enjoy while you're in Seneca. Feel free to contact the Chamber of Commerc...