The Old Log Hotel is Stockton's first hotel erected in 1871. Joseph McNulty, the owner, operated it for cattlemen moving west. The original site is across the street to the north where Stockton High School currently is.
Address: The hotel sits on the corner of Highway 24 and Cypress Street
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In 1923 a new courthouse replaced the native stone structure of 1881. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rooks County Courthouse is a source of local pride. A permanent memorial in front of the courthouse honors individuals who served in the nation's armed services.
Stockton, KS Historic CourthousesThe Stockton Library was built in 1911 by money received from Andrew Carnegie. In 1984
Stockton, KS Carnegie Libraries Camping - Fishing - Hunting - Picnicking
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Rooks County's French Canadian and German ancestry and the region's history can be reviewed at the Museum where the past is preserved for both present and future generations. The museum contains tourist information, local history exhibits, and genealogy capabilities.
Stockton, KS MuseumsIn 1867, a party of travelers were transporting three threshing machines belonging to Brigham Young along the Smoky Hill Trai...
Stone markers can be seen where this trail crosses the north-south country roads. The Butterfield Overland Despatch followed ...
Take a walk along the 80 foot wide brick streets of downtown. WaKeeney was founded in 1879 by the efforts of a 33 year old Ch...