If morality was disregarded by some elements of society, those who chose to flout the law often wound up in places like this, the old jail at Lebo.
It is constructed of native stone. Most early jails are not large affairs, attesting to the law-abiding natures of early residents.
The IOOF Hall in Lebo was one place where folks went to have a good time. For years after its dedication in 1899, it was the site of many social gatherings and even served as a church while the Methodist Church was being built. It is made of native stone quarried near Coal Creek, 1 and 1/2
Lebo, KS Historic BuildingsIf morality was disregarded by some elements of society, those who chose to flout the law often wound up in places like this, the old jail at Lebo.
Lebo, KS Pioneer HistoryAlthough it is over the county line in Osage County, the Arvonia Schoolhouse was the focus for Lebo's Welsh community and the location for a BBC documentary about the Welsh in America a few years ago. Among Lebo'
Lebo, KS Pioneer HistoryThe Lebo City lake was rebuilt in 1997. Originally constructed as the citys' water supply, the lake is being developed as a r...