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Osborne County Museum Complex


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Osborne County Museum Complex The Osborne County Museum Complex offers an opportunity to visit the past with memorabilia dating back to the pioneer days.

On Exhibit

* Horse-drawn farm machinery
* Stonemason's tools
* Medical equipment
* Military uniforms
* Osborne County Yearbooks dating back to 1913

The Museum also has a large collection of:

* Kansas license plates 1913-1978
* Barbed Wire
* Horse shoes and bridle bits
* Pens and pencils
* Indian artifacts

Groups of all ages WELCOME


Admission: Admission FREE, Handicapped Accessible
Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tuesday and Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM (or by appointment)
Address: Junction Hwys 24 & 281
Phone: 785-346-2715

Come visit us in Osborne, Kansas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Osborne City Cemetery

The Osborne City Cemetery opened in 1879 at the corner of Eleventh Street and U.S. Highway 24 West. Veterans ranging from the Mexican War though the Vietnam War are buried here. Noted buffalo hunter Jeff Durfey and Howard Ruede, author of the celebrated book "Sod-House Days,"

Osborne, KS Cemeteries

Osborne Carnegie Research Library

The Osborne Carnegie Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1912

Osborne, KS Genealogy

Geodetic Center of North America

The Geodetic Center of North America was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1973. It is not to be confused with the Geographic Center of the Continental United States, which is located some 50 miles to the north near Lebanon, Kansas.

Osborne, KS Geographical Markers

Osborne County Courthouse

A visit to the Osborne County Courthouse will show the use of the area's popular post rock material in its Romanesque Revival styling. Built in 1907-1908 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places,

Osborne, KS Historic Courthouses

Recreation

The Osborne visitor can enjoy outdoor activities at the municipal swimming pool, Sanders Baseball Complex, Osborne Gun Club Shooting Range, tennis courts, three miles of bike trails, or just spend some time enjoying one of three parks located in the community.

Osborne, KS Recreation

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