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  • Kingman Post Office Mural

    Kingman Post Office MuralThe Kingman Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of the mural on the inside south wall of the building. The Painting at the Kingman Post Office is one of over 1...
    Kingman Post Office Mural
  • Stan Herd Murals

    Stan Herd MuralsStan Herd, a famous international artist, painted two murals on the north wall of the Kingman County Museum. Clyde Cessna is depicted flying his first airplane over Kingman County. In 1911, Clyde f...
    Stan Herd Murals

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Former Santa Fe Depot

In March, 1999, the Santa Fe Depot was purchased by a private citizen from the Central Kansas Railway and later deeded to The Santa Fe Depot Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The railroad itself has been purchased by the Watco Co., Pittsburg, KS, who operate the railroad as Kansas &

Kingman, KS Railroad History

Stan Herd Murals

Stan Herd, a famous international artist, painted two murals on the north wall of the Kingman County Museum. Clyde Cessna is depicted flying his first airplane over Kingman County. In 1911, Clyde founded Cessna Aircraft Company.

Kingman, KS Arts

Kingman County Courthouse

The Kingman County Courthouse is also on the National Register and is worth a look. The stairs are massive, like many of the old courthouses, but these are really different. The railings are made of one piece of limestone that's probably close to 20 feet long and at least 12 to 18

Kingman, KS Historic Courthouses

Kingman Library Clock

Among the really historical relics of Kingman which is seen perhaps most often, and appreciated for its historical value, is the Library Clock, over 100 years old. The old clock kept time in Peter Miller'

Kingman, KS Artifacts

Kingman Carnegie Library

Built in 1914, the Kingman Public Library is one of several Carnegie Libraries still being used for the purpose for which it was erected. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kingman Carnegie Library has 92 paid periodical subscriptions and 885

Kingman, KS Carnegie Libraries

Things to do near Kingman, KS

Hesston College Natural History Display

The display in Charles Hall on the Hesston College campus consists of several small exhibits on geology, the Quivira Indians,...

Cheyenne Bottoms Fishing

Fishing at Cheyenne Bottoms is limited, for the most part, to carp and bullheads. Occasional catches of channel cat, crappie ...

Kingman Parks

* City Park - Cross Ninnescah on Main * Champlin Park - East 54 * Water Tower Park - 900 N. Main * Broadwa...

Pretty Prairie PRCA Rodeo

The Rodeo began in the depths of the Great Depression, promoted by three dirt farmers and a school teacher, its roots extendi...