Howard, Kansas
Teacher of the Plains Grave
Frank Hobbs was the first teacher in Elk County in 1869. In 1933, each student in the county contributed a nickel to build the fence to mark the grave site. ...
Teacher of the Plains Grave
1887 Bank - The Howard National Bank was organized in 1877, with the existing building built in 1887. It is now unoccupied and in need of repair, but its stately design can still be admired.
Authentic Sidewalks
Howard, KS Historic BuildingsThe Elk County Courthouse was built in 1908 after the original county seat center built in 1886 burned. The courthouse is one of a few that have a fireplace in every office.
Howard, KS Historic CourthousesOn the West side of Highway 99 on Adam's Street, see whimsical outdoor sculptures made from cast-offs. They will definitely make you smile. CAMERA TIME!
Howard, KS ArtsThe Gragg Memorial and Benson Museum houses antique implements such as a 1901 International Thresher, a 1916 Tumley oil pull tractor, and Howard's first fire truck - a 1929 model with less than 800 miles.
Howard, KS Museums
Built in 1918, the Girard Post Office was the smallest first class post office built at the time because of the huge volume o...
A challenging 9-hole course in a pretty country setting. Putting green and driving range for irons only. Rental Carts and Sna...
Olive Ann Beach, co-founder of the Beech Aircraft Corporation, was born and raised on a farm south of Waverly. After high ...