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 Chicago real estate developer, James Franklin WaKeeney and partner-friend, Albert Warren. The Warren-Keeney land development company was formed which provided an architect to lay out these streets.
This attractive building, which houses the city administration office, was built in 1937 of native limestone.
WaKeeney, KS Historic BuildingsOutdoor recreational opportunites abound around WaKeeney. The town is located in an area offering some of the best bird hunting anywhere. Cedar Bluff Lake and State Park, thirteen miles south of town, offers great fishing, camping, and boating. While you're there, explore Threshing Machine Canyon?
WaKeeney, KS RecreationThe cornerstone of the Trego County Courthouse was laid in 1888, and the building was completed in 1889
WaKeeney, KS Historic CourthousesThe Trego County Historical Society Museum, along with the recent addition of a one-room country school house is located on the Trego County Fairgrounds.
WaKeeney, KS Museums
Wakeeney has the distinction of having two old- fashioned soda fountains on Main Street. Be a kid again and enjoy an old fashioned ice cream soda!
WaKeeney, KS Soda ShopsOpen to the public each Tuesday; out of county may play anytime. Grass Greens. ...