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Lakin, Kansas

    July

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    Rodeo Parade - Lakin - The Saddle Club Rodeo parade will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m.to 11:am on Lakin’s Main Street. ... more on Rodeo Parade

  • December

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    Christmas Parade - Lakin - Dozens of organizations participate-floats, buggy's, old cars, horses, etc. Come and enjoy a chilly day in a warm and friendly community. ... more on Christmas Parade


Upcoming Events in Lakin Kansas

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Chouteau's Island

Chouteau's Island was the largest island of timber on the Arkansas River in this area. In the spring of 1816, Auguste Pierre Chouteau was returning to Missouri with several other fur trappers when they were attacked by a large party of Pawnee Indians. Chouteau'

Lakin, KS Pioneer History

Santa Fe Depot

Lakin originated as one of the early stops on the Santa Fe Railroad from Dodge City to Colorado in 1872. This depot, constructed in 1876, replaced the original boxcar depot. The depot was moved to the museum site and restored in 1984. Mr. James Thomas, grandson of the O'

Lakin, KS Railroad History

Kearny County Historical Society Museum

Step back in time as history unfolds at the Kearny County Museum on Buffalo Street. Established in 1979, the museum won the Kansas Historical Society's Award of Excellence in 1982. In 1974

Lakin, KS Museums

Lakin Municipal Golf Course

The course, 9 holes with grass greens, was one of the first in southwest Kansas with an underground sprinkler system and bluegrass fairways. It\'s located at Louck\'s Park.

Lakin, KS Golf Courses

Old Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel built in 1883 and run by Mrs. W.P. Loucks, had a good trade. Mrs. Loucks, the genial hostess, was the pioneer hotel keeper of Lakin. She came here in 1879 when Lakin was a way station on the Santa Fe and opened an eating house for the railroad employees. "

Lakin, KS Historic Buildings

Things to do near Lakin, KS

Jetmore City Lake Fishing

Jetmore City Lake fishing is typically for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. The catfish tend to feed on th...

Lake Coldwater Fishing

Species of fish in Lake Coldwater are Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Wiper, Black Bullhead, Bluegill, and Green S...

Caves

There are over 235 known caves on private land in southeast Comanche County. They are in the northern part of the Permian Bas...