The Creamery Bridge which spans the Marais des Cygnes River at Eighth Street is one of two Marsh Arch triple span bridges located at Osawatomie. The other spans the Pottawatomie Creek, and both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Osawatomie, KS Historic BridgesThe Asylum Bridge which crosses the Marais des Cygnes River at First Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built during a three month period--October thru December, 1905, by the Kansas City Bridge Company, Kansas City, Mo. Its bid of $4,800
Osawatomie, KS Historic BridgesExhibits include The Railroad, Oswatomie State Hospital, pre-Civil War, Rural Culture, and the Social History of Osawatomie. Special rotating exhibits present Black History Month in February, Women's History Month in March; April, Art; May, Alumni; June, John Brown; August, Founders Day;
Osawatomie, KS MuseumsWilliam M. Mills, an oilman from Pennsylvania, drilled over 400 oil and gas wells in his lifetime. He drilled the Norman #1
Osawatomie, KS Historic HomesThe Soldiers Monument was dedicated August 30, 1877, and was erected to honor the five men killed in the battle of Osawatomie, August 30, 1856.
Osawatomie, KS MonumentsIn 1996 Fort Leavenworth was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark and a portion of the fort is on the Na...
Guitar-shaped signs honoring hometown girl, Grammy award winner, singer, musician, and songwriter Melissa Etheridge....