The Railroad Gazebo, located in the railroad park, is a replica of the original gazebo and continues to serve as a focal point for community events, just as it did in the late 1800s.
Downs, KS Pioneer LifeThe Downs Carnegie Library built in 1905 which was constructed from a $5,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie, still houses the library. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Downs, KS Carnegie LibrariesThree miles northwest of the city of Downs is located the site of the 1871 homestead of immigrant Henry Ise. In 1873, Henry married seventeen-year old Rosa Haag of Holton, Kansas and brought her west to live. Twelve children (five girls and seven boys) were born on this homestead in the 27
Downs, KS Pioneer LifeThe 3-story mansion was built in the early 1890s by Thure Wohlfort, one of the original colonists of New Scandinavia (Scandia...
Friendly staff give directions, brochures and suggestions. Free coffee and clean restrooms. Crafts and gifts and snacks for...
In 1867, a party of travelers were transporting three threshing machines belonging to Brigham Young along the Smoky Hill Trai...