Howard, Kansas
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40miles Southeast of HowardElk City Reservoir offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation and forms a lake featuring a shore line nearly 50 miles long, containing over 4,500 acres of water and 12,000... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Hubbell's Rubble People
On the West side of Highway 99 on Adam's Street, see whimsical outdoor sculptures made from cast-offs. They will definitely make you smile. CAMERA TIME!
Howard, KS Arts
Gragg Agricultural Memorial and Benson Museum
The Gragg Memorial and Benson Museum houses antique implements such as a 1901 International Thresher, a 1916 Tumley oil pull tractor, and Howard's first fire truck - a 1929 model with less than 800 miles.
Points of Interest
1887 Bank - The Howard National Bank was organized in 1877, with the existing building built in 1887. It is now unoccupied and in need of repair, but its stately design can still be admired.
Authentic Sidewalks
Howard, KS Historic Buildings
Elk County Courthouse
The Elk County Courthouse was built in 1908 after the original county seat center built in 1886 burned. The courthouse is one of a few that have a fireplace in every office.
Howard, KS Historic Courthouses
Teacher of the Plains Grave
Frank Hobbs was the first teacher in Elk County in 1869. In 1933, each student in the county contributed a nickel to build the fence to mark the grave site.
Howard, KS Cemeteries
Things to do near Howard, KS
Columus Parks
Columbus City Park Picnics in the park, swimming pool, tennis courts, horseshoes, volleyball and basketball courts. Playgr...
Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area
Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area, located just east of the City, is a unique opportunity to learn about the nature of ...