WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Home Treasure" barn quilt blocks painted by Susan Kesl, donated by Chase Kesl.
Displayed on main museum, Ag Heritage Park, 103 S Main, Alta Vista, KS 66834
The museum building was built to house many agricultural history displays. The red, white and blue theme of the "Home Treasure" blocks are truly an Americana tribute to the agricultural heritage of the Flint Hills displayed at the Park. The blocks may be viewed from the highway, or by visiting Ag Heritage Park. See more Ag Heritage Park information at AgHeritagePark.com. Tours of Ag Heritage Park are open to the public individually, or by the bus-load, by appointment, calling 785-482-3865.
"Corn & Beans"
September, 2015, Ag Heritage Park added Corn & Beans to the south museum building.
Artist: Connie Larson
"Corn & Beans"
April, 2016, Ag Heritage Park added a coordinating Corn & Beans block to the south building.
Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
"Corn & Beans"
April, 2016, Ag Heritage Park added a coordinating Corn & Beans block to the south building.
Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
The Corn and Beans pattern is symbolic of the farming theme of Ag Heritage Park.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Summer Splendor"
K-Construction Company, 700 North Main Street, Alta Vista, KS 66834
Artist: Marylin Andres
The building has been previously used for several different enterprises:
newspaper office for Alta Vista Journal, filling station, repair garage
and sales of new cars.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Aunt Lydia's Tulip Basket"
Marylin Andres, 35932 K-4 Hwy, 4 miles east of Alta Vista.
Look for the driveway that has birdhouses mounted on the fence posts!
The quilt pattern was traced from a quilt passed down in the family
by Marylin's husband's aunt. The quilt was quite old.
Marylin added these two barn quilts bordering their pasture gate just about 1/4 mile east
of their home on Highway 4; spring 2020.
of their home on Highway 4; spring 2020.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Pinwheel Flurry"
Charles and Ila May Macy Family, Hwy K-4, Alta Vista, KS 66834
Artist: Marylin Andres
Charles and Ila May Macy Family, Hwy K-4, Alta Vista, KS 66834
Artist: Marylin Andres
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Star" pattern
Lietz Farm, 17251 K4 Highway, Eskridge KS 66423
Kelly Lietz Humpherys, artist
The Lietz Farm has been in the family 55 years.
This building was originally a chicken coop, built in 1900.
It was remodeled in 1976 and everything inside is red, white
and blue for the bicentennial.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Friendship Star"
Wabaunsee County Economic Development, Palenske Hall, 226 Missouri, Alma KS 66401
Abby Amick, Wabaunsee County Economic Development Director and
Kansas Flint Hills Quilt Trail Committee Member
Artist: Connie Larson
The Wabaunsee County Economic Development currently operates out of this
native limestone building. A. E. Forinash was a master craftsman, stone mason and cabinetmaker.
He was one of the stone masons who did much of the stone work on this building.
This fine stone building was at one time a bawdy saloon of the early days and then served
as a formal, dignified bank. The large arched wine cellar beneath it is still preserved
in its old, original state.
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WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Double Wedding Ring"
Harris & Virginia Zimmerman, 319 Main St, Alta Vista KS 66834
Artist: Angelina Zimmerman
Virginia Olsen Zimmerman wrote the following history of this quilt pattern.
The double wedding ring quilt was made by my grandma (Mrs. Carl Moss)
of Junction City. Then given to my mother (Mrs. Helena Olsen) of Alta Vista.
Because my bed was smaller than a regular quilt size when I got married it
became mine. The complete bedroom set. The quilt was originally given to my
mother in 1930 as her wedding gift.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Z Farms" "IH Anniversary Block" and "Lucky Star"
Roger and Angelina Zimmerman, 32790 N Rock Creek Rd, Alta Vista KS 66834
Artist: Angelina Zimmerman
Z Farms was established in 1948 to William Justin Olsen and then in 1965 to
Harris D. Zimmerman and Virginia Marilyn (Olsen) Zimmerman. Roger then started
farming in 1978 and married Angelina Thompson in 1980. At first Roger partnered with
his dad, starting H & R Farms and is now Z Farms. The Z is our cattle brand with a
bar in the middle.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Five Point Star"
Lietz Farm, 17251 K4 Highway, Eskridge KS 66423
Artist: Kelly Lietz Humpherys
This 1900's barn has been in the family for 55 years, and is still a
working barn. Half of the first floor of the barn had horse stables,
the other half stanchions for milking cows. The upper floor was
used for hay storage.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Kiss Me You Fool"
Earle and Connie Evans, 29530 Old K10 Rd, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Kim (Evans) Moege
Pam (Evans) Pitney writes, "Although not a traditional barn quilt, this art
was originally painted by Kim, daughter of Earle & Connie, as a teenager
in the early 1980's. Lots of family members have participated in its upkeep
over the years, including now 4 generations!"
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Lemoyne Star"
Earle & Connie Evans, 29530 Old K10 Road, Alma KS 66401
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Friendship Star Variable"
Earle & Connie Evans, 29530 Old K10 Road, Alma KS 66401
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WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Propeller" and "Combination"
Sharon Heidemann, 35879 K4 Hwy, Alta Vista KS 66834
Sharon writes, "The block was created in memory of my late husband who had a
pilot's license. The turquoise and red colors are used in the "Prairie Thunder" farm
trade mark. The block is two-sided, with "Combination" on the other side."
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Sunflower"
Alpacas of Wildcat Hollow, Marta & Nathan Howe, 23224 Wildcat Hollow, Eskridge, KS 66423
This property has been in the Howe Family for 45 years. This building was constructed
in 2004 for the family business, Alpacas and Farm Store, "The Last Stall."
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"LCMS Cross" (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Alta Vista, KS 66834
Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
The logo cross of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod is comprised of three crosses
in one. It declares that "we worship one God in Trinity and Trinity in Unity."
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Whig Roses"
Dennis & Barbara Moses, 3619 SW Carlson Rd, Topeka KS 66614
Quilted by Barbara's Great Grandmother circa 1840
Barn Quilt painted by Sue Hageman 2014
The family has owned this property back to 1886. The barn was built, circa 1902,
for livestock with loft for hay. The barn is currently used for livestock
and hay storage. The barn was constructed by family members who white-washed
their names, ages and various dates of construction in the hay loft. They are still
visible and very legible today.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Aviation & Prairie Flower" (more blocks to be displayed)
Walking Turtle Studio, 214 Main Street, Maple Hill KS 66507
In the early 1900's this building was originally a service station and garage.
In 2005, after extensive remodeling, the DeSelm's opened the
Walking Turtle Studio is a gallery that houses 20 Kansas artists work.
Walking Turtle Studio, 214 Main Street, Maple Hill KS 66507
In the early 1900's this building was originally a service station and garage.
In 2005, after extensive remodeling, the DeSelm's opened the
Walking Turtle Studio is a gallery that houses 20 Kansas artists work.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Mariner's Compass/Flying Geese"
Paul & Tricia Armstrong
31480 Highway K-18, Wamego KS 66547
This original barn construction was mortise and tenon, and dowels (no nails).
The Armstrongs kept thoroughbred horses for years while their children lived
at home. One of their stone fence jumps can still be seen in the east part
of the field.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Farmer's Daughter"
Amick Ranch
23217 Illinois Creek Road, Alma KS
This building, built 80 years ago, is still used for its original purpose of parking vehicles,
tractors and equipment under roof. The base is stone with wood walls. The timbers that make
up the rafters and supports were all hand cut on the property. The building needs
a little maintenance, but is still a viable structure for the ranch.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Martha Washington"
Rod & Pam Pitney, 30092 Clapboard Acres Road, Alma KS 66401
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Merry Maiden"
Keene Road Country Estate, Shelley Andrews
31152 Keene Eskridge Road, Maple Hill KS 66507
This building served as a granary with two large raised wood planked corn cribs with
a central drive path and chute to drop the grain into the truck bed. The Granary has
undergone a multi-year restoration and renovation, and is now being used as a rustic
reception area for large groups to gather in a rustic, but covered setting. Some of the
original wood is still exposed under the lean-to on the south, and shows the paint
remaining from the early to mid-20th century.
Keene Road Country Estate, Shelley Andrews
31152 Keene Eskridge Road, Maple Hill KS 66507
This building served as a granary with two large raised wood planked corn cribs with
a central drive path and chute to drop the grain into the truck bed. The Granary has
undergone a multi-year restoration and renovation, and is now being used as a rustic
reception area for large groups to gather in a rustic, but covered setting. Some of the
original wood is still exposed under the lean-to on the south, and shows the paint
remaining from the early to mid-20th century.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Americana Star"
Keene Road Country Estate, Shelley Andrews
31052 Keene Eskridge Road, Maple Hill KS 66507
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"The Brown Windmill"
Keene Road Country Estate Annex, Mike Andrews
31052 Keene Eskridge Road, Maple Hill KS 66507
This building, originally constructed to serve as a field office and scale house for
weighing grains, now is used as a garden shed.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Square Pumpkin"
County Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch, Velda Hodges, Highway K31, Harveyville KS 66431
During the fall season this "general purpose" building becomes the operations center
for the pumpkin patch. Each weekend during the month of October the 2 acre patch is open
for hay rides and 35 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Dutchman's Puzzle"
Note: This block is being relocated
Sally Stratton, 215 E 7th, Alma KS 66401
This home built in 1904 by the local lumberman, Mr. Eck, features a turret
room and stained glass windows. The quilt block, painted by Sally, hangs on the front
of the wrap around porch on the home she has owned for 23 years.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"B3 Fiesta"
Tyson, B. J. & Wyatt Buchman, 36615 K4 Hwy, Alta Vista KS 66834
Artist: Marylin Andres
Tyson Buchman requested a painted quilt featuring their B3 brand and in
southwestern motif and colors, for a surprise Valentine's Day gift for his
wife on February 14, 2015.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Midwest Star"
Amanda & Alex Gnadt, 24176 Prairie View Rd, Alma KS 66401
The block hangs on the remnants of an old chicken house that burned down.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"American Star"
Arlene Gnadt, 24145 Prairie View Rd, Alma KS 66401
This barn was built in 1913 prior to the Gnadt's purchasing the property
102 years ago, and has been a very important part of the farm. The barn was
originally built for livestock, hay and grain, and is still used for storage.
Masonary work has been done recently and the barn remains in great condition.
Arlene Gnadt, 24145 Prairie View Rd, Alma KS 66401
This barn was built in 1913 prior to the Gnadt's purchasing the property
102 years ago, and has been a very important part of the farm. The barn was
originally built for livestock, hay and grain, and is still used for storage.
Masonary work has been done recently and the barn remains in great condition.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Lucky Spinner"
Thowe Farms, Ron & Sheryl Thowe, 24890 Hessdale Rd, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Connie Larson
The Thowe Family has owned this property for 24 years where this stone barn was
built in the late 1800's to serve as a horse barn. The building is still used for storage.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
Seasonal Sampler
Lisa & Douglas Hull, 303 Kansas Avenue, Alma KS 66401
The Hull Family purchased this home on its 100th birthday in 2014. It was built by the owner
of Wolgast Lumber, previous residents, as well as Baldock and Schuckman families.
The frame house has a stone foundation. The original woodwork is still unpainted, floors are fir and trim is southern pine. All the windows are original, including the pocket windows and stained glass. Lisa's mother is also part of the Kansas Quilt Trail, with the barn quilt at 5180 Deep Creek Road, Manhattan, Riley county. She created her 8 x 8 barn quilt which inspired me to paint quilts for my historic home.
Lisa & Douglas Hull, 303 Kansas Avenue, Alma KS 66401
The Hull Family purchased this home on its 100th birthday in 2014. It was built by the owner
of Wolgast Lumber, previous residents, as well as Baldock and Schuckman families.
The frame house has a stone foundation. The original woodwork is still unpainted, floors are fir and trim is southern pine. All the windows are original, including the pocket windows and stained glass. Lisa's mother is also part of the Kansas Quilt Trail, with the barn quilt at 5180 Deep Creek Road, Manhattan, Riley county. She created her 8 x 8 barn quilt which inspired me to paint quilts for my historic home.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Midwest Star"
Imthurn Cattle Company, 33578 Vera Rd, Maple Hill KS 66507
Artists: Stephanie and Tanner Imthurn
The Imthurn elevator/barn was built after the 1951 flood. The original homestead was
close to Mill Creek. The elevator was moved north and built on a hill in 1952. The farm has
been in the family for 75 years.
This barn quilt may be viewed only from Vera Road.
Imthurn Cattle Company, 33578 Vera Rd, Maple Hill KS 66507
Artists: Stephanie and Tanner Imthurn
The Imthurn elevator/barn was built after the 1951 flood. The original homestead was
close to Mill Creek. The elevator was moved north and built on a hill in 1952. The farm has
been in the family for 75 years.
This barn quilt may be viewed only from Vera Road.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Plumlee's Pride"
Plumlee Buffalo Ranch, 29300 SW 99 Frontage Rd, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Connie Larson
The family operated 400 acre buffalo ranch is located on the southwest corner of
Interstate 70 and Highway 99, exit 328. The Plumlee's are known for bison breeding
stock unparalleled in the country. They enjoy working with the majestic animals and
enjoy the fascination they bring to countless adults and children who experience the
farm firsthand. This agri-tourism ranch is open for tours by calling 785-539-2255
or 785-776-1271.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Ohio Star"
Wabaunsee County 4-H Fair Barn, 400 E 9th St, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Rachelle Wylie
The building is used for 4-H meetings, 4-H County Fair and rented out
for events. The barn quilt was a visual arts fair project for 2016. Rachelle
received a purple and Grand Champion in Senior Division.
It was also chosen for State 4-H Fair display.
Wabaunsee County 4-H Fair Barn, 400 E 9th St, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Rachelle Wylie
The building is used for 4-H meetings, 4-H County Fair and rented out
for events. The barn quilt was a visual arts fair project for 2016. Rachelle
received a purple and Grand Champion in Senior Division.
It was also chosen for State 4-H Fair display.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Kansas & Sun Dial" (artist Marylin Andres)
"Square In A Square" (artist Sharon Heidemann)
George LeRoux's Buffalo Ranch Fence, 38291 East Hwy K-4, Alta Vista, KS 66834
The blocks may be viewed along Highway 4 approximately 1 and 1/2 miles east of
Hwy 177 & Hwy 4 junction.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Ohio Star"
Julie Dillingham, 221 Grande Ave, McFarland KS 66501
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Dwight Masonic Lodge Emblems" painted by Cher Heller Olson
The Dwight Masons were organized and chartered in 1906. The barn quilt was first
displayed in Dwight, and has been moved to Alta Vista.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"IH Star"
Flint Hills GV/RA Ranch, Ron Schultz, 30757 Lorie Creek Rd , Alma KS 66401
Artist: Connie Larson
The original Ranch was established in 1968, 5 miles northwest of this location. This
home was added on Old K10 Road 18 years ago. The Schultz's are retired and travel
frequently to the Southwest, they attend bluegrass festivals, as well as restore and
show IH tractors and equipment. The Schultz Ranch raises and sells registered
Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus cattle.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Morning Star"
Barrett Lawn & Landscape, 607 Missouri Ave, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Morgan Barrett
This metal building replaced an unsafe 100 year old stone family home in June of 2016.
The building sits on the 99 Scenic Byway in Alma and serves as a lawn/landscape
business as well as living quarters.
GPS Coordinates: 39.0156/96.2895
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Farm Star"
Nyla Rogers, 37340 Old K10 Rd, Alta Vista KS 66834
Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
Nyla Rogers, 37340 Old K10 Rd, Alta Vista KS 66834
Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Goose Tracks"
Flint Rock Boer Goats, Karen Thowe, 29355 Old K10 Rd, Alma KS 66401
Flint Rock Boer Goats, Karen Thowe, 29355 Old K10 Rd, Alma KS 66401
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Sunflower"
Emily Schrader, 29175 Old K10 Rd, Alma KS 66401
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Early Riser Pattern"
Diane Barrett, 23823 Prairie View Rd, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
Kevin and Sheila Hill, 15053 Freedmen Rd, Alta Vista KS 66834Artist: Cindy Zimmerman
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Sunflower Chance"Lori Glessner, Alta Vista KS 66834
Artist: Connie Larson
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
Tom and Chris Day, 36238 Antelope Creek Road, Wamego KS 66547
Artist: Tricia Armstrong
WABAUNSEE COUNTY:
"Sky Catcher"
Grimm-Schultz Farmstead, 35180 Old K-10 Road, Alma KS 66401
Artist: Carla Craven, Shawnee, KS
Laurie Hamilton purchased the
Farmstead in January 2020 from the Leland and Cindy Schultz Family. Previous
generations of the Schultz Family have occupied the site since 1930.
The
Main House was started in 1875 and completed in 1880. The four contributing
outbuildings were built around that same period.
The barn quilt was added to the outbuilding used for Agricultural use---farming and ranching in 2022
The Main House can be rented for day conferences, community meetings, or family reunions. It provides a residence for the current owner.
The buildings were made of local limestone and frame timbers.
Many stories and other Farmstead history can be found on www.grimmschultzfarmstead.com. Artist Carla Craven introduction is also available on the website.
In
October 2020, the Grimm-Schultz Farmstead was added to the National Register of
Historic Places as its own historic district.
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 38.94366N Longitude: 96.41097 W
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Variable Star"
Susan Kesl's Winter Family Farm
489 Madison Rd, Palmer, KS 66962
Artist: Susan Kesl
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Lone Star"
Jere & Judy Wiechman, 1091 Big Bear Rd, Barnes, KS 66933
Best view is to take 11th Rd off of Hwy 148, go east. The location is one mile east off of Hwy 148 on 11th Rd. The barn is a restored horse barn with milking stalls and hay storage.
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Country Kaleidoscope"
Betty L'Ecuyer, 301 S Mason, Morrowville KS 66958
The block is displayed on the original Ice House for Morrowville, now used for a shop and storage.
Betty's son, Jeff, painted the block and presented it to his Mother for Christmas. He used machinery colors in the block, green for John Deere; red for Case IH; blue for Ford; yellow for Case, the German machinery Co. he works for out of Omaha, NE, and white to tie it all together.
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Summer Harvest"
Wendell & Jo Ann Wilgers, 566 King Rd, Palmer, KS 66962
The block was painted by Kurt Funke.
The Wilgers have lived on the property since 1965, following their parents
and grandparents, who purchased the property around 1900. The barn was built
in 1915 as a horse and hay barn, and is used today for straw storage and cattle.
Wendell & Jo Ann Wilgers, 566 King Rd, Palmer, KS 66962
The block was painted by Kurt Funke.
The Wilgers have lived on the property since 1965, following their parents
and grandparents, who purchased the property around 1900. The barn was built
in 1915 as a horse and hay barn, and is used today for straw storage and cattle.
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Carpenter's Star"
Jerry Howell, 1537 5th Rd, Palmer KS 66962
Artist: Susan Kesl
Susan writes, "Mr. Howell was severely wounded while serving in Vietnam in 1968.
He was hospitalized for 3 years. After his discharge and with his wife's encouragement
he went to college. He was the agriculture/FFA instructor in Washington County
Schools for many years. This quilt block honors his service and pays tribute to his
contribution to our community and its youth."
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Hospitality"
Hometown Cafe, 11 North Center St, Barnes KS 66933
Artist: Bonnie Feldhausen
This Community Operated Cafe building was built in 1894, originally
as a hardware store. It was the home to the I.O.O.F. Lodge continuously
until they disbanded in the 1990's. The building housed a bank in the bank
while it was a hardware store, later became Nanniga's Grocery, later Gene's
Cafe, The Link Family operated the Cafe & Bakery following Gene and
Norma Flear. It became a community operated cafe in the mid-1990's.
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Herrs' Tribute"
Kent & Joleen Herrs, 1321 10th Road, Linn KS 66953
Artist: Atom - Kurt Funke
Joleen says while driving along the countryside, she always looks for signs, barn quilts or
something special that shows pride or something unique about the farm or family. Wanting
to add something special to the Herrs Farm, this barn block was designed to symbolize
the family grows wheat, corn and beans, and also incorporates a tribute to Joleen's father,
a WWII vet, and her mother, a dedicated supporter of the Legion and Auxiliary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Kelton Lee's Target"
New owners, 988 All American Rd, Barnes KS 66933
This property had been in the Otney Family for 28 years, before the Otney's moved to
Marysville. Ron Otney painted "Kelton Lee's Target."
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Sunflower (east side), Horizontal Zig Zag, U S Flag & Maple Leaf"
Blue Rapids Mercantile, Joyce and Dick Blaske, 401 East 5th Street, Blue Rapids KS 66411
Artists: Rosa Blaske and Annie Haefke
The Blue Rapids Mercantile, "where the past and the present reside," is found in a Morton
building built in the 1960's, originally as a Masonic Hall. Call 785-363-7900 for current
hours, or check Facebook.
Blue Rapids Mercantile, Joyce and Dick Blaske, 401 East 5th Street, Blue Rapids KS 66411
Artists: Rosa Blaske and Annie Haefke
The Blue Rapids Mercantile, "where the past and the present reside," is found in a Morton
building built in the 1960's, originally as a Masonic Hall. Call 785-363-7900 for current
hours, or check Facebook.
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
"Arrow Starburst"
Jandera Farms, Joyce Jandera, 2728 16th Road, Hanover KS 66945
Artist: Connie Larson
Jandera Farms has been in the family for over 100 years. This barn was originally
built in the 1920's to serve as a sheep barn, housing 10,000 head of sheep and mules.
The barn is still used for hay and cattle.
Jandera Farms, Joyce Jandera, 2728 16th Road, Hanover KS 66945
Artist: Connie Larson
Jandera Farms has been in the family for over 100 years. This barn was originally
built in the 1920's to serve as a sheep barn, housing 10,000 head of sheep and mules.
The barn is still used for hay and cattle.
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WOODSON COUNTY:
"Friendship Star Variation"
Woodson County Historical Society
208 West Mary St. (Highway 54 East), Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society
This building, one of the oldest in Yates Center was built circa 1877-1878, and was
purchased by the Woodson County Historical Society in 1965. Now housing the
Woodson County Historical Museum, part of the Woodson County Historical Society,
established in 1965. The museum building was originally home to the First
Christian Church, the First Christian Science Church, and was later sold and
became a chicken hatchery. The museum houses Woodson County and Kansas state
artifacts from the early 1800's through the 1960's, including the New York State
Valley one-room schoolhouse, built in 1887, the New York Valley Church,
built in 1885, and the Josiah Daniel's cabin, built circa 1866.
WOODSON COUNTY:
Details & Photos of
Quilts Around the Square, Yates Center: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TOOxN8-MliYTE6CbFM361kk0ffZfxHI-EEaiIX3a92E/edit?usp=sharing
Quilts Around the Square, Yates Center: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TOOxN8-MliYTE6CbFM361kk0ffZfxHI-EEaiIX3a92E/edit?usp=sharing
WOODSON COUNTY:
"Country Star Flag"
Woodson County Courthouse Square, 105 West Butler Street, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
This building built in 1875 was deeded by Abner Yates to citizens of Woodson County
for use as the county seat.
Designed by George P. Washburn of Ottawa, KS, one of the most prolific designers of Kansas county courthouses, designing 13 between 1890 and 1918. Woodson County Courthouse is one of 19 Washburn courthouses that still stand in the original form. Six are on the National Register of Historic Places. Yates Center is the only county seat in the State of Kansas that was expressly designed and founded for that purpose. The Contracter was J.W. Brewster, who was also the contractor for the Montgomery County Courthouse. Brewster still has descendents in the Woodson County area.
WOODSON COUNTY:
"Kansas"
Woodson County Courthouse, 105 West Butler St, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
In 1875 the property was deeded by Abner Yates to the citizens of Woodson County for express purpose of the County Seat. The courthouse Square and surrounding businesses are on National Register of Historic Places.
Architect - George P. Washburn of Ottawa, one of most prolific designers of Kansas county courthouses. One of 10 out of 13 still standing built between 1890 and 1918. Contractor - J.W. Brewster of Independence, KS. Descendants still remain in Woodson County area.
WOODSON COUNTY:
"Courthouse Steps"
Woodson County Courthouse, 105 West Butler St, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
This building serves as the Woodson County Courthouse, also serves as a State of Kansas
District Court. In 1875 the land was deeded by Abner Yates to the citizens of Woodson
County for the purpose of the County Seat. The architect was George P. Washburn and
the contractor was J. W. Brewster.
WOODSON COUNTY:
"Jailhouse Block"
Woodson County Historical Society, 105 W Butler, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
Built in 1899 as the county jail, it is now open for historic showings and tours only.
It was used to house county/city inmates until the mid -1960's when the current jail
was built adjacent to the county courthouse.
WOODSON COUNTY:
"On The Square"
Pocket Park, City of Yates Center, 111-113 W Butler St, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
Pocket Park is located on the town square after a fire destroyed two buildings that had been built in the late 1800's. Now it is a peaceful retreat that has benches, an American flag and a gazebo .Currently a green space with concrete path. This park now belongs to the City of Yates Center, however, Dr. John and Pat Atkin have donated time and money to keep it a beautiful park.
WOODSON COUNTY:
"Shadow Stars"
Linda and Ron Call, 602 S Kalida, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
The Call Family built their ranch style home in 1981.
The land prior to the house being built was a swine farm and pasture land. The main building is a family home but other buildings are used for restoring antique cars. After retirement the Call's hosted many Crown Victoria Regional Car Shows and served meals out of the house. The gatherings were so large that the cars spilled over into the neighbor's yards
WOODSON COUNTY:
"5-Pointed Dimensional Star"
Harold Johnston, 942 Mink Road, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
This property has been in the Johnston Family since 1901. This small native stone building,
circa 1925, was originally built as a smoke house, and now used for storage. The native
stone was quarried on the family farm.
The well and cisterns all went dry and people were desperate for water. The spring in the pumphouse continued to flow, despite the drought. The local people came to the farm for their water. They came in wagon, cars, pickups, with buckets, cream cans, and even cooking utensils, anything that would hold water!
WOODSON COUNTY:
"Spinning Star"
Robert & Debbie Burke, 1334 120th Road, Yates Center KS 66783
Artists: Woodson County Historical Society Painters
The Burke land has been in the family for many years. Debbie chose the spinning star
because it reminded her of her father's love of windmills. The colors represent the patriotic
love of the family for the military.
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