Historic Churches in Atchison, Kansas

Atchison, Kansas

St. Benedict's Abbey Church
Benedictine monks established St. Benedict's Abbey in the late 1850s. Today about 40 monks reside at the abbey on the northern edge of Benedictine College. The historic complex is listed in the Nat...
St. Benedict's Abbey Church

Chapels at Mount St. Scholastica Convent
The Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have been in Atchison since 1863 and at their present location since 1877. St. Scholastica Chapel was dedicated in 1938, the 75th anniversary of the...
Chapels at Mount St. Scholastica Convent

Trinity Episcopal Church
This charming limestone building was completed in 1868 according to plans of Richard Upjohn, who also designed Trinity Church on New York's Wall Street. The interior has beams and pews of native black...
Trinity Episcopal Church

St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's is the oldest Catholic structure in continous use in Kansas by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City. In the spring of 1857, St. Patrick's was established by Rev. Augustine Wi...
St. Patrick's Church

Atchison Trolley

Learn about Atchison from those who know it best. Hop aboard the trolley at the Santa Fe Depot and enjoy a 45-minute tour of Atchison narrated by your friendly, knowledgeable driver. As the trolley moves along the city's brick streets, you'll discover the classic charm of Atchison, including 18

Atchison, KS Tours

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

Aviatrix Amelia Earhart was born in this home, built by her grandfather, Judge Alfred G. Otis, in the early 1860s. It it owned and operated as a museum by the Ninety-Nines, Inc., an international organization of women pilots. Earhart helped found the group in 1929

Atchison, KS Famous Homes

Mount Vernon Cemetery

Many of Atchison's founding fathers, who were also prominent Kansans of the time, are buried in this historic hilltop cemetery.

Atchison, KS Cemeteries

Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum

This 25-room mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places , is a glorious example of the opulence of the Victorian era. Built in 1882

Atchison, KS Museums

Trinity Episcopal Church

This charming limestone building was completed in 1868 according to plans of Richard Upjohn, who also designed Trinity Church on New York's Wall Street. The interior has beams and pews of native black walnut and lovely stained-glass windows. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Atchison, KS Historic Churches

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Atchison, Kansas

St. Benedict's Abbey Church

Chapels at Mount St. Scholastica Convent

Trinity Episcopal Church

St. Patrick's Church

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Atchison Trolley

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

Mount Vernon Cemetery

Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum

Trinity Episcopal Church

Things to do near Atchison, KS

Cedar Hills Golf Course

Lee Dam Center for Fine Art

Old Homes Tour

St. Leo's Catholic Church

Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site