Historic Schoolhouses
Columbian School House
The Columbian Schoolhouse, built in 1893, was named after the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. Later shortened to Columbia, the school conducted its last class approximately 1945. This one room school was moved to the museum site from 15 miles north of Lakin and restored in 1984.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Free Admission
- Hours
- Open Year Round, Tuesday - Friday and Sunday: 1pm - 4pm, Appointments welcome.
- Address
- 101-111 South Buffalo Street
- Phone
- 620-355-7448
- Map
- Get Directions →
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