Doug's Flowers and Gifts
213 CottonwoodStrong City KS 66845
Ph: 620-273-6340
In 1994 the National Park Trust purchased the 10,894
Strong City, KS National ParksWhen Stephen F. Jones built his home in the 1880's, it was a crowning achievement in his career as a cattleman. Built with hand-cut native limestone, the 11-room house is characteristic of the Second Empire style of 19
Strong City, KS National ParksThe original depot burned in 1902 and was replaced in 1903. In 1913, due in part to the very heavy passenger and freight traffic, a new brick depot trimmed in native cut limestone was built for a cost of $20,000
Strong City, KS Railroad HistoryOn March 31, 1931, the plane carrying Notre Dame's famous football coach, Knute Rockne, and H.J. Christen, J.H. Happer, W.B. Miller, Charles A. Robrecht, Spencer G. Goldwaite, Robert Frye, and Jess Mathias, crashed near Bazaar in Chase County, losing all lives.
Strong City, KS MemorialsThe Flint Hills Rodeo is the oldest consecutively run professional rodeo in the state of Kansas. The top cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the midwest compete each year for over $50,000 in six traditional rodeo contests. Plan a spring trip to the "heart of the Kansas Flint Hills"
Strong City, KS RodeosAnnual Garden Tour Saturday, June 27, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets available at the Marion City Library only 4 gar...
This house was octagon in shape before an addition was built on. The entrance to the house is of particular interest. Two tal...