Designed by Charles W. Squires and built in 1897. The limestone block construction with multiple towers and large mitered, arched stained glass windows is typical of the Victorian influence. This church is an example of the Richardson Romanesque style.
Dedicated on May 26, 1991, the first Memorial in the nation honors all Veterans from all wars. The park features a World War II M-4A6 Sherman army tank, a memorial to Emporian, Sgt. Grant Timmerman. The "Vietnam Veterans Memorial" was dedicated March 29, 2001
Emporia, KS MemorialsThe bridge is a 216-ft. reinforced concrete Rainbow Arch bridge designed by James Marsh. It was completed in 1923 on old piers dating from the 1890s. Closed to vehicular traffic, it has been incorporated into the Soden'
Emporia, KS Historic BridgesThe 1904 Carnegie Library Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, housed the Lyon County Historical Museum for 36 years from 1980 to 2016
Emporia, KS Carnegie LibrariesOne of Emporia's premier attractions, it proudly recognizes and honors outstanding teachers K-12
Emporia, KS Halls of FameThis hotel, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was built in February 1880. The red brick hotel contai...
"A trail passing through paradise". A 115 mile gravel and wood chip covered trail for non-motorized recreation passes through...
El Dorado Reservoir has been stocked wth a variety of sportfish, including walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel...