Rooks County is well known as a haven for hunters. An abundance of pheasant, quail, turkey, deer, dove, ducks, and geese makes the area a popular hunting destination during the fall and winter months.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Rooks State Fishing Lake
Camping - Fishing - Hunting - Picnicking
No Fee - Financed by hunting and fishing license sales
Old Log Hotel
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.
Stockton, KS Pioneer LifeRooks County Courthouse
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 CourthousesCarnegie Library
The Stockton Library was built in 1911 by money received from Andrew Carnegie. In 1984
Stockton, KS Carnegie Libraries