Hotel Josephine is a reminder of the days when 14 passenger trains daily served the Holton community. The hotel was built by prominent Holtonian A.D. Walker in 1889 who financed construction of the two story red brick building by selling stock subscriptions to fellow townspeople.
Holton, KS Historic BuildingsThe City of Holton purchased the Linscott Park property from the Linscott family in 1928. the property was the site of the Linscott family home- Buena Vista. The terms of the purchase was that no "private enterprise" be allowed in the park.
Holton, KS ParksOriginally built in 1889 and destroyed by fire twice, the present building was rebuilt in 1906 and is registered on the National Historic Register.
Holton, KS National RegisterThe Jackson County Historical society Museum contains one of the finest volunteer-run collections in Kansas. Authentic, detailed exhibits are changed monthly.
Holton, KS MuseumsRich in cultural tradition, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe currently reside on 11 square miles, 77,000 acres, west of U.S. 75. Tribal membership is over 4,300 with approximately 500 living on the reservation and the remainder living across the United States.
Holton, KS Indian ReservationsAt the south end of Horton on Highway 159 and 4th street, on the west side of the road, is an unusual small park. This park w...
Located on West 7th Street, the Fairgrounds are fronted by a wall constructed of native Kansas limestone. The main building i...