Kansas Historic Downtowns
200 Block of Main
The entire 200 block of Main Street in Ottawa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's noted for its Victorian architecture.
Downtown Antiques
Enjoy walking along historic downtown Valley Falls and shopping for collectibles or treasures in the antique shops. Stop for a soda at Frank'
Historic Business District
As was common in Kansas after the Civil War, the railroad had a vested interest in developing new towns. In 1887
Downtown Turn-of-the-Century Buildings
More than a dozen retail shops along Main Street are housed in structures built prior to the turn-of-the-century, including Ackarman Hardware, which opened its doors in 1879
"The Square"
Surrounding the Anderson County Courthouse, "The Square," as residents call it, is a collection of graceful structures built in the late 1800'
Historic Downtown Square
Most of the buildings making up the Fredonia Downtown Square were built in the late 1800's & early 1900'
