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WPA Mural


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Thanks to the efforts of the Smithsonian Institute our Post Office Lobby provides an opportunity to view one of the remaining depression era murals commissioned by the WPA. The 1938 mural entitled, "Cattle Roundup" was painted by Vance H, Kirkland who went on to national prominence.


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United Methodist Church

The cornerstone of the first frame church was laid in 1868. It must have taken a while to erect the first church, as it was not finished until 1870. That church was destroyed by a tornado in 1873. The cornerstone for the present stone church was laid September 18, 1873

Eureka, KS Historic Churches

109 Historical Sites Driving Tours

Explore Eureka and Greenwood County through its Driving Tour that visits 109 historical sites. Find Stone Houses, bridges, schools, cemeteries, churches, barns, silos, and landmarks along the way. Contact the Greenwood County Historical Museum for a printed guide:

Eureka, KS Tours

Greenwood County Historical Museum

The Greenwood County Historical Museum houses artifacts including geneological records, maps agricultural tools, house-hold items, and interesting displays. See the doll house, shaving mugs, tool chest (1860), 1900

Eureka, KS Museums

Christian Congregational Church

The Congregational Church was Built in Gothic style of architecture in 1888

Eureka, KS Historic Churches

Eureka Lake and Nature Trail

Enjoy fishig, water shiing, swimming, hiking, camping, and picnic shelters. Bait is available at the lake along with a public dock and beach. While you are at Eureka Lake explore another unique point of interest, Eureka Lake'

Eureka, KS Recreation

Things to do Arts near Eureka, KS

Interesting Stonework

There's some interesting stonework in the buildings in the park just south of downtown. ...

Stan Herd Mural

Painted by Stan Herd in 1992, this mural stands as a great tribute to the Cherokee Strip Land Rush. The mural was painted in ...