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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17DP_goff-elementary-goff-rural-high-school_Goff-KS.html
In honor of those who attendedGoff Elementary & Goff Rural High School -the bell & brick are from the site3 blocks north
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17DO_the-wetmore-calaboose_Wetmore-KS.html
The Wetmore Calaboose was started November 20, 1882 and completed July 7, 1883 for a total cost of $263.40 which included the price for purchase of Block 22, Lot 20, from Elvis Campfield. The walls are 15" thick native stone. The inside ceiling an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17D6_asa-clark_Corning-KS.html
Born: February 15, 1873Died: Janaury 9, 1934 Asa gave his life and serviceto the City of Corningwhile fulfilling his dutiesas night marshall
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17D5_former-location-of-corning-rural-high-school_Corning-KS.html
History of Corning SchoolIn 1872 a small district schoolhouse was built. It was replaced by a larger building in 1878. A large, two-story frame building was built in 1893, on the land where the park is now located. A two-year high school graduated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CM_don-clarence-rising_Wetmore-KS.html
Pony Express Riderknown asJohnny Granada Verified Rider of thePony Express 1860-1861Pony Express Trail Association
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CJ_the-felt-block_Seneca-KS.html
The Pony Express Museum is housed in the restored Felt Block built in 1880 by Seneca resident Andrew Felt, who later became Lt. Governor of Kansas. The design is an urbane Italianate style using cast iron fronts with applied columns and window cap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CE_the-smith-hotel_Seneca-KS.html
Captain John E. Smith was Seneca's first entrepreneur. In 1858 he built a simple hotel and tavern on this site. He also built a wooden bridge over the Nemaha River that bypassed the risky ford crossing two miles north at Richmond. These developmen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CC_the-railroads_Seneca-KS.html
The first railroad beyond the Missouri River was built in 1859 by investors in St. Joseph who saw their city as the gateway to the west. After laying six miles of track on the Kansas side of the river, their enterprise was stalled by the approachi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CB_pony-express-home-station_Seneca-KS.html
To the brave menwho rode the Pony Express1860 - 1861 Exact location of the Home StationSeneca, Kansas
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17C8_the-first-national-bank_Seneca-KS.html
The First National Bank, with its Queen Ann turret, is a landmark on Main Street. Designed in the Richardsonian style with decorative ramparts and brickwork, it reflected grandeur and permanence, signs of Seneca's growing success in 1889. The corn…
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