Oskaloosa, Kansas
- 20 - 21Haying with Horses - Oskaloosa - The Jefferson County Historical Society will host an event to display the process of how hay was farmed by our forefathers. The prairie hay field Sout ... more on Haying with Horses
The Curry home was built in 1900. John Steuart Curry was then three years old. He lived in the home until he was eighteen. In 1987
Oskaloosa, KS Famous HomesBuilt in 1909, this jail came from the town of Winchester, Kansas. Since it was not fireproof, it was never locked. It was a place for drunks and tramps to sleep. The jail was a meeting place for the city council, police court and voting.
Oskaloosa, KS Pioneer LifeOld Jefferson Town is a collection of nine restored and furnished vintage buildings from different locations around Jefferson County. They are preserved as a historic town of early day settlements. The town was named because of Jefferson County being referred to as Ol' Jefferson.
Oskaloosa, KS MuseumsThe school was built in 1887 on the homestead of Harrison W. Wellman, in the southeast part of Jefferson County. It is typical of the many one-room country schools that were located every few miles within the county and throughout the country. School Ditrict #70 was formed in 1871
Oskaloosa, KS Pioneer Life