Ice was harvested from the McFarland Lake and stored in this lovely old stone barn built in 1896.
It was built for James McFarland who was in the ice buisiness.
Ice was harvested from the McFarland Lake and stored in this lovely old stone barn built in 1896.
It was built for James McFarland who was in the ice buisiness.
On April 15, 1995, a formal ceremony dedicated a Huey Helicopter to its new home on the Southeast corner of the Crawford County Courthouse lawn. In addition to the Huey, a granite replica of the Vietnam Wall is engraved with the names of the 777
Girard, KS MemorialsDrop by an see one of the nation's largest American Flags (30' x 60' - 130' high). While you can see the flag from your vehicle, you really must stand under the Big Flag to appreciate its true size, 130 feet high above the Kansas prairie honoring all war veterans.
Girard, KS MemorialsEmanuel Haldeman lived at this farm home with his family beginning in 1918. The home is listed on the Kansas State Register of Historic Places. Emanuel was editor of the Appeal To Reason newspaper and "Little Blue Books."
Girard, KS Historic HomesA large brick building was on this site and was used by the Appeal To Reason newspaper in 1896. Its publisher was J.A. Wayland, a Socialist. About 750,000 copies were mailed out weekly in 1913 all across the world and was the largest circulated newspaper at this time.
Girard, KS Historic BuildingsAll tours are free of charge and handicapped accessible unless otherwise stated. Call Coffey County Chamber of Commerce for a...