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
The 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
On 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 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 Courthouses
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 Buildings
Wesleyan Church - In 1879 it was originally Presbyterian, then it became the FIRST Nazarene church established West of the Mississippi River. This is the original frame building, although it is now closed.
Church of Christ Howard, KS Historic Churches
The current courthouse was built in 1922 and boasts beautiful Italian marble on the inside. Deer Statue, located at the so...
Columbus' cemeteries have records dating back to the 1800s....