Colby, Kansas
Pioneer Memorial Library
785-462-4470
375 W 4th
Colby, KS 67701
The Cooper Barn is one of the largest barns in Kansas and holds a wealth of Thomas County History. The cattle barn was built in 1936 and was part of the Foster Farms operation. The barn is 66 feet wide, 114 feet long and 48 feet high. It was moved to the site in 1992 and houses the exhibit "
Colby, KS MuseumsThe Museum has been dubbed "one of the finest museums in the Midwest" by KANSAS!
Colby, KS MuseumsThe one-room Nicol School building symbolizes the cultural and social importance of education to the pioneers. It represents the 94 one-room rural schools that once graced the landscape in Thomas County.
Colby, KS Historic SchoolhousesThe Eller House, displaying typical furniture, clothing, and objects, tells of farm life in the 1930s. The house was built in 1906 in Colby, was moved to a farm south of town in 1917 and was moved to the museum site in 1981.
Colby, KS MuseumsThe library offers an enlightening experience for all and the facilities are beautiful and a pleasure. ...
The Oil Museum tells the story of oil from formations deep in the earth to it's recovery, processing and use. Many pieces of ...