The Depot Museum was built as an actual railroad depot in the 1880's when the railroad came through the area. In 1986 the building was purchased and moved a few feet off the railroad right-of-way.
Artifacts and photographs depict the importance of the railroad to the development of Moundridge. The interior of the Depot Museum has been restored. The exterior was completed in the spring of 2015.
The Cole House was the first house located in what is now the city of Moundridge, Kansas. It began in 1875 as a two-room two story house with a lean-to kitchen. Through additions over the years, it grew to 14-rooms. The house was owned by the Cole family for over 110
Moundridge, KS Historic HomesThe Moundridge Museum Complex in Moundridge, Kansas, is a historical museum that showcases the rich history of the Moundridge community and the surrounding area. There are seven individual buildings, each with their own unique display of memorabilia, artifacts, and history. The Cole House Museum
Moundridge, KS MuseumsThe Depot Museum was built as an actual railroad depot in the 1880's when the railroad came through the area. In 1986 the building was purchased and moved a few feet off the railroad right-of-way.
Moundridge, KS Railroad HistoryWamego is the birthplace of Walter P. Chrysler, the founder of the Chrysler Corporation. Chrysler artifacts can be found in t...