Osawatomie, Kansas
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Adair Cabin State Historic Site and Museum
The territorial log cabin, which now houses the John Brown Museum, was built in 1854 as the home of Reverend Samuel L. and Florella (John Brown's half sister) Adair. The home was frequented by Brown during his several journeys to Kansas between 1855 and 1858. The Adairs shared John Brown'
Osawatomie, KS Museums
Asylum Bridge
The Asylum Bridge which crosses the Marais des Cygnes River at First Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built during a three month period--October thru December, 1905, by the Kansas City Bridge Company, Kansas City, Mo. Its bid of $4,800
Osawatomie, KS Historic Bridges
Pottawatomie Creek Bridge
The Pottawatomie Creek Bridge which spans Pottawatomie Creek at Sixth Street is one of two Marsh Arch triple span bridges located at Osawatomie. The other spans the Marias de Cygnes River at Eighth Street, and both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Osawatomie, KS Historic Bridges
Soldier's Monument
The Soldiers Monument was dedicated August 30, 1877, and was erected to honor the five men killed in the battle of Osawatomie, August 30, 1856.
Osawatomie, KS Monuments
The Mills House
William M. Mills, an oilman from Pennsylvania, drilled over 400 oil and gas wells in his lifetime. He drilled the Norman #1
Osawatomie, KS Historic Homes
Things to do near Osawatomie, KS
Historic Waysides Tour at Fort Leavenworth
In 1996 Fort Leavenworth was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark and a portion of the fort is on the Na...
The Osawatomie City Lake
The Osawatomie City Lake is open for small craft boating and is stocked for fishing. The 75-acre recreational area provides a...
Lake of the Forest Historic District
Lake of the Forest Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....