High Plains, Kansas
Once the hunting grounds of nomadic Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians, the High Plains is grand in scale. This is a land of vast rolling praries, sculpted by creeks, rivers, and shimmering fields of golden grain. Here you can wander the "Kansas Pyramids" - or Monument Rocks National Landmark - a fossil hunter's paradise, where prehistoric inland seas once covered the plains. You'll also come across High Plains towns, rich in history, country charm and some of the most unusual small-town museums in the nation. What's the best way to get to the High Plains of Kansas? Head northwest and follow a road less traveled.
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NSD #1 Schoolhouse
Nicodemus was the first community in Graham County, Kansas, to establish a school district and school. The existing school building was constructed in 1918
Nicodemus, KS Historic SchoolhousesPrairie Dog State Park
When you pass the prairie dog statue at the entrance, you know you've arrived at a unique state park. Prairie Dog State Park, on the north shore of Sebelius Reservoir, is a near perfect spot to get away from it all. The park's charm lies in the modest number of visitors who use the area. But don'
, KS CampingColby Community College
The Colby Community College is a huge asset to our community. The Cultural Arts Center is a hub for cultural presentations and art exhibits. Changing exhibits are also featured at the Prairie Museum of Art & History.
Colby, KS CollegesSheridan State Fishing Lake
Sheridan State Fishing Lake is provides excellent bass and channel cat fishing.
Hoxie, KS RecreationFirst Baptist Church
Several structures in succession, all at the same location, housed the congregation of the First Baptist Church from its founding in 1877
Nicodemus, KS Historic ChurchesPost Office WPA Mural
The Post Office was built in 1936. Inside is the mural "Rural Delivery," depicting a postman of yesterday delivering mail to his country patrons. It was painted by Kenneth Adams, a WPA artist.
Goodland, KS ArtsFort Bissell Museum
Fort Bissell was built in 1872 on the land of John Bissell, while roving bands of Indians were still in the area. It was located on a bend of Bissell Creek 2?
Phillipsburg, KS MuseumsNicol School
The one-room Nicol School building symbolizes the cultural and social importance of education to the pioneers. It represents the 94 one-room rural schools that once graced the landscape in Thomas County.
Colby, KS Historic SchoolhousesThe Cheyenne County Museum
The museum features a diorama complete with prehistoric fossils uncovered locally. This diorama shows life as it progressed over the millenia on the High Plains, and includes furniture and period exhibits of frontier life. All of the exhibits are of Cheyenne County history.
St. Francis, KS MuseumsTownship Hall
Construction for the Township Hall started in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration Project (WPA) with completion and dedication in 1939
Nicodemus, KS Historic BuildingsHillmon School
The Hillmon Schoolhouse was the sixth school district to be organized in Norton County. The school houses were numbered as they were built and the Hillmon School was District 6
Norton, KS Pioneer HistoryCottonwood Ranch
State Historic Site In 1982 the State of Kansas purchased approximately twenty-three acres of the original Cottonwood Ranch. Today the Kansas State Historical Society administers the property as one of the state's best preserved historic sites. In the late 1800
Morland, KS Pioneer History