The 1904 Carnegie Library Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, housed the Lyon County Historical Museum for 36 years from 1980 to 2016
Emporia, KS Carnegie LibrariesThe stone sculptures known collectively as "Prairie Passage" were designed by Emporian Richard Stauffer and produced by the 1992 Kansas Sculptors Association Team Carve. Stauffer's design was selected to illustrate the theme "Prairie Passage," reflecting Emporia'
Emporia, KS ArtsCompleted in 1867 as the home of local stonemason Richard Howe, this two-story limestone structure reflects Federal and Greek Revivals styles in addition to the building traditions of Howe'
Emporia, KS Famous HomesThe School Creek ORV area consists of approximately 287 acres. It is restricted to vehicles that are 50 inches wide or less. ...