This cemetery was established in 1889. The east half was to be used exclusively for the burial of Grand Army of the Republic Comrades and their families. The west half was to be used for the burial of citizens and their families. No lots were to be sold, only a donation for the dead was taken. This provision was made to enable destitute Civil War veterans an honorable burial.
The Church was built by the First German Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Church congregation in 1914. The original pump organ that was purchased and placed in the church in 1914
St. Francis, KS Historic ChurchesThe museum features a diorama complete with prehistoric fossils uncovered locally. This diorama shows life as it progressed over the millenia on the High Plains, and includes furniture and period exhibits of frontier life. All of the exhibits are of Cheyenne County history.
St. Francis, KS MuseumsThe St. Francis City Campground and Rest Area is located just adjacent and behind the Cheyenne County Museum and welcomes travelers at no charge. There are electrical hookups, drinking water, showers and restrooms, sanitary dump station, and handicapped accessible.
St. Francis, KS CampingGolf - 9 holes, grass greens, club house, cart rental
St. Francis, KS Golf CoursesThe park offers families a unique opportunity to picnic and observe geese, ducks, and beaver on small ponds.
St. Francis, KS ParksCottonwood Ranch was purchased by the Kansas Historical Society in 1982. The Ranch established in the late 1800's was started...
The Oil Museum tells the story of oil from formations deep in the earth to it's recovery, processing and use. Many pieces of ...