J.R. Burrows, a banker, built the mansion in 1883. The two story frame Victorian home was outfitted with the finest felt wallpapers, carbide and kerosene lights, imported stained glass windows, cherry oak and maple woodwork, bay windows and oak and cherry mantled firplaces. The remainder of the city block was made into a private park, complete with deer, a stream, peafowl and a gazebo.
The home has served as a hospital, a nursing home, and now a Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room.
In this cabin, in 1872, Dr. Brewster M. Higley, a homesteading doctor from Ohio, wrote the words for the song, "Home on the Range", that was adopted as the state song of Kansas in 1947.
Smith Center, KS Pioneer LifeThe Old Dutch Mill was moved to Wagner Park in 1938 from its original site near Reamsville, northwest of Smith Center. The old mill was built by Charles Schwarz, a native of Germany who homesteaded in Smith County in the 1870
Smith Center, KS Historic Buildings
City Park - Located on East 3rd
Municipal Swimming Pool - Located on South F - For more information call: (785) 282-9986
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The restoration of the NOVA Theatre has been a community effort. Stockton is proud to once again open its doors for the publ...
You'll find a full-service marina with double-lane boat ramp and daily or season boat slip rental. A lighted fish cleaning st...