Category: Kansas
Escapees With Nowhere to Go
At first glance, housing enemy soldiers in low security camps in the Midwest may not have seemed wise. But for those who decided to escape,…
Prisoners of War in the Midwest
During World War II thousands of enemy soldiers taken as prisoners of war where housed in hastily built camps in the Midwest. Most were peaceful,…
A Place Surprising To Both Sides
When the Allies began the fight against Germany in World War II, they began to take prisoners of war. Some of those enemy soldiers would…
Abraham Lincoln’s Furthest West Visit
People often associate Abraham Lincoln with the states of Illinois or perhaps his birthplace in Kentucky. But what state is the farthest west he ever…
A Work of Art for Every State
To some, they resemble totem poles, but the works of art are more modern and quite intricate. At least one can be found in every…
Peter Toth’s Lasting Impression
Peter Toth was just a boy when his family was forced to leave Hungary. The event left a lasting impression on him and influenced what…
A Place For Pony Express Riders to Stay
The pony express was in operation for just a little over a year, however the story of horses and riders racing mail across the country continues to…
Location, Location, Location
They say that in real estate, the three most important things are location, location, location. That was true even in the 1850s. It led one enterprising family…
El Cuartelejo
Near Kansas’ border with Colorado you can find a place called El Cuartelejo. It’s the ruins of an ancient home who’s occupants were on the run from…
Pueblo Dwellings in Kansas
In western Kansas you can find the foundations for an old Native American settlement. Perhaps that doesn’t seem too out of the ordinary, until you dig a…
