Marysville, Kansas
Ott Electric
785-562-2641
810 Broadway
Marysville, KS 66508
After the Union Pacific Railroad converted to diesel power in the early 1950s, Marysville, a crew-change point, asked for and received the great old steam locomotive on display in City Park, a Baldwin Consolidation 2-8-0, built in 1901 for UP, later used for short-line freight hauls.
Marysville, KS Railroad HistoryOne of Marysville's great old landmarks is the Historic Marshall County Courthouse. Built in 1891, the brick-faced Romanesque gem has columns of polished red granite. "Justice" stands out in terra-cotta in cornices above the second-floor windows. It is listed on the
Marysville, KS MuseumsThe Hutchinson House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Perry Hutchinson in 1872, this French Renaissance architectural style home is now a private residence.
Marysville, KS Historic HomesHistoric Trails Park recognizes the Trails that merged at this point because of the ability to cross the river on the ferry. Trail traffic often crossed a low water ford north of this park bringing westbound travelers through this very spot on the south bank of the Blue River. Marshall'
Marysville, KS Pioneer LifeBuilt in 1859 by Joseph Cottrell, the Pony Express Barn Museum is the oldest building in Marshall County. Too, it is the only original home station along the Pony Express route at its original site. The Pony Express System was inaugurated April 3, 1860
Marysville, KS Pony ExpressSwimming and wading are allowed only in the designated swimming beach area within the markers. There is no lifegaurd on duty ...
Primitive camping is allowed on the south side of the resevoir near the boat ramp. Water is available at several spigots plac...