Howard, Kansas
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Elk City Reservoir offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation and forms a lake featuring a shore line nearly 50 miles long, containing over 4,500 acres of water and 12,000... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Gragg Agricultural Memorial and Benson Museum
The Gragg Memorial and Benson Museum houses antique implements such as a 1901 International Thresher, a 1916 Tumley oil pull tractor, and Howard's first fire truck - a 1929 model with less than 800 miles.
Howard, KS Museums
Hubbell's Rubble People
On the West side of Highway 99 on Adam's Street, see whimsical outdoor sculptures made from cast-offs. They will definitely make you smile. CAMERA TIME!
Howard, KS Arts
Elk County Courthouse
The Elk County Courthouse was built in 1908 after the original county seat center built in 1886 burned. The courthouse is one of a few that have a fireplace in every office.
Howard, KS Historic Courthouses
Points of Interest
1887 Bank - The Howard National Bank was organized in 1877, with the existing building built in 1887. It is now unoccupied and in need of repair, but its stately design can still be admired.
Authentic Sidewalks
Howard, KS Historic Buildings
Teacher of the Plains Grave
Frank Hobbs was the first teacher in Elk County in 1869. In 1933, each student in the county contributed a nickel to build the fence to mark the grave site.
Howard, KS Cemeteries
Things to do near Howard, KS
Thayer Friday Reading Club City Library
Library hours are: Monday 10:00-12:00 & 2:00-5:00 Tuesday 2:00-5:00 Wednesday 2:00-5:00 Thursday 10:00-12:00 & 2:00-5:00 Satu...
Mt. Zion Community Church
This nondenominational restored historical country church is located adjacent to Big Hill Lake. Built for the Mt. Zion commun...
Hope Cemetery
Hope Cemetery was started late in 1874. More than 50 old soldiers and many of the first and best citizens are also at rest th...
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