Olathe Cemetery Tour (Olathe Historic Graveyard Walk)
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Visit the graves of some of Olathe's founders and meet the people who rest here as they come alive to tell their stories. You'll meet Kansas Gov. John P. St. John, members of the Mahaffie family, and some folks killed during Quantrill's raid on Olathe. Refreshments.
Tours leave at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30pm.
Olathe Cemetery Tour (Olathe Historic Graveyard Walk)
Phone : 913-971-5111 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.mahaffie.org
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