El Dorado, Kansas
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5miles Northeast of El Dorado
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El Dorado Reservoir is located in an area of rolling terrain made up of croplands, prairies, woodlands, and marshes.
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
El Dorado State Park and Lake
Where Special Events Happen El Dorado Lake is located just north and east of the City of El Dorado at the edge of the scenic Flint Hills. The lake has approximately 8,000 surface acres of water with 98 miles of shoreline. There are approximately 6,000
El Dorado, KS State Parks
Butler County Courthouse
The historic Butler County Courthouse was built in 1909. Its Romanesque Style was designed by famed architect, George P. Washburn. Its terrazzo floors are still intact and reflect its elegant history. The first woman jury in Kansas met here in 1912.
El Dorado, KS Historic Courthouses
Carnegie Library Building
El Dorado's first library was built in 1912 from locally quarried hand-cut, native white limestone. Topped with the Spanish tiled roof, the library was funded in part by Andrew Carnegie. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
El Dorado, KS Carnegie Libraries
William Allen White Monument
The commemorative marble monument honors the Pulitzer Prize winning editor who was reared in El Dorado.
William Allen White
The world beat a path to the cluttered desk of William Allen White, publisher of a small daily newspaper, The Emporia Gazette in Kansas.
El Dorado, KS Monuments
Things to do near El Dorado, KS
1883 Jail
The pioneer 1883 jail on Allen Street can be seen by appointment. ...
Skyline Scenic Drive
A must see drive where one can view Mill Creek and the Flint Hills. This drive is considered one of the most beautiful in the...