Sharon Springs

Historically, Sharon Springs was the land of many springs in the days of the early settlers. They compared it with several places in Isreal. Originally known as Eagle Tail for the creek which flowed nearby, the town changed to Sharon Springs for some nearby sulfur springs and for Sharon Springs, New York, as was often done in tribute to the hometown of some of the town company members who established towns out west.

Sharon Springs and Wallace County, in general, have a number of attractions. Sharon Springs is the county seat, where the historic courthouse is located.

Mt. Sunflower

Mt. Sunflower was designated as Kansas highest point in 1961. A United States Geological Survey officially plotted the elevation at 4039 feet. True mountains are called such because of a…

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Things to Do in Sharon Springs

Fort Wallace Museum

On the grounds of the Fort Wallace Museum visitors will find the original Pond Creek…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Old Post Cemetery

All that remains of the original Fort Wallace now is the old post cemetery, enclosed…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Old Maid’s Pool

The Old Maid's Pool, an ancient sinkhole long thought to be bottomless, is 125 yards…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Trail Rides

The historic Butterfield Trail is a popular trail that people still use for trail rides…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Fort Wallace

Fort Wallace was first called Camp Pond Creek and was established in September, 1865, about…

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