Built of native stone as a Works Progress Administration (WPA)project in 1936, the historic Scout Cabin features original fireman poles and a massive stone fireplace. The building is available for meetings, reunions, and other community events.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Osborne County Courthouse
A visit to the Osborne County Courthouse will show the use of the area's popular post rock material in its Romanesque Revival styling. Built in 1907-1908 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
Osborne, KS Historic CourthousesOsborne Carnegie Research Library
The Osborne Carnegie Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1912
Osborne, KS GenealogyRecreation
The Osborne visitor can enjoy outdoor activities at the municipal swimming pool, Sanders Baseball Complex, Osborne Gun Club Shooting Range, tennis courts, three miles of bike trails, or just spend some time enjoying one of three parks located in the community.
Osborne, KS RecreationOsborne City Cemetery
The Osborne City Cemetery opened in 1879 at the corner of Eleventh Street and U.S. Highway 24 West. Veterans ranging from the Mexican War though the Vietnam War are buried here. Noted buffalo hunter Jeff Durfey and Howard Ruede, author of the celebrated book "Sod-House Days,"
Osborne, KS CemeteriesOsborne County Museum Complex
The Osborne County Museum Complex offers an opportunity to visit the past with memorabilia dating back to the pioneer days.
On Exhibit
* Horse-drawn farm machinery
* Stonemason's tools
* Medical equipment
Things to do near Osborne, KS
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Self-guided tour of downtown square. Pick up a brochure at one of the four hisotry kiosks on the Courthouse Square. ...
Waconda Lake Boating
Six boat ramps are located around the Wildlife Area. ...
Indian Petroglyphs
These old Indian drawings can be found on the west shoreline of Wilson Lake carved in the Dakota Sandstone. It is impossible ...