Lebo

With private information that a railroad would be built over the prairie lands of Coffey County several miles south of the river and that the station would be located in the center of a section of land then owned by the Santa Fe Railroad Co., a Mr. Jones immediately bought the N.E. quarter of the section and divided the west 80 acres into a townsite, the north 40 acres being called Lebo. 1883 and \\\’84 saw many business places and residences erected.

Lebo is located right along Interstate Highway I35, five miles west of Highway 75, and 20 miles northwest of Burlington. While visiting Coffey County you\\\’ll enjoy the historic points of interest in Lebo.

Lebo Jail

If morality was disregarded by some elements of society, those who chose to flout the law often wound up in places like this, the old jail at Lebo. It is…

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Things to Do in Lebo

The road is the experience.

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

Lebo City Lake

The Lebo City lake was rebuilt in 1997. Originally constructed as the citys' water supply,…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

C & R Ice LLC

The third largest producer of packaged ice with tours available by appointment.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Florence Miller House

Built in 1899 and listed on the Historic Register.

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IOOF Hall

The IOOF Hall in Lebo was one place where folks went to have a good…

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Arvonia School House

Although it is over the county line in Osage County, the Arvonia Schoolhouse was the…

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Powell Home

Victorian older homes

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