This cross was erected in 1950 by the Kansas Knights of Columbus to honor Father Juan Padilla who accompanied Coronado to Kansas in 1541. He returned in 1542
Lyons, KS LandmarksSponsored by the Rice County Historical Society, the Coronado Quivira Museum has on display artifacts representing the Quiviran Indian culture, Coronado's journey to this area in 1541, the Santa Fe Trail, 1821 to 1872, and Rice County, 1902
Lyons, KS MuseumsIn 1863, "Buffalo" Bill Mathewson opened a trading post next to Cow Creek Crossing. His hand-dug, 34
Lyons, KS LandmarksThe historic Rice County Courthouse built of red brick and featuring a four directional clock tower was built in 1910
Lyons, KS Historic CourthousesJoin us for the 2nd Annual Zombie Fest! This year we're bringing more to the table and moving it to Athletic Park, adding mor...
The art of quilt making figures strongly in the history of our early pioneers. The "Kansas Quilt Walk" was developed to both ...
Axtell hospital was founded in 1887 by Dr. John T. Axtell and his wife, Lucena. The original wood frame hospital was graduall...