MEADE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

MEADE, KS

On the road in Clark County, Kansas April 23, 2014 (by klk)
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The Meade County Historical Society Museum is a small museum located in the town of Meade, Kansas. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Meade County and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a church, and it features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that offer a glimpse into the area's past.

One of the main attractions of the museum is its collection of Native American artifacts, including arrowheads, pottery, and tools. The museum also has exhibits on the early pioneers who settled in the area, as well as displays on the local agriculture industry and the role of the railroad in the development of the region.

The museum also houses a collection of vintage clothing and household items, as well as a display on the history of the local military base and its impact on the community. Visitors can also see a replica of a one-room schoolhouse and explore a recreated cowboy campsite.

In addition to its exhibits, the Meade County Historical Society Museum also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. With its focus on local history and culture, the museum is a fascinating destination for visitors interested in exploring the rich heritage of Meade County.

MEADE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MEADE KS. US MID #8402000045

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

On the road in Clark County, Kansas April 23, 2014 (by klk)
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel Now a museum in Meade, Kansas. April 23, 2014.
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel This tunnel connected the Eva Dalton Whipple home to a nearby stable. In 1940, the original 3-foot dirt escape tunnel was replaced with an easily walkable stone passageway by the WPA. Meade, Kansas, April 23, 2014.
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel The Dalton Gang, aka The Dalton Brothers, engaged in a series of train and bank robberies from 1890 - 1892, and used Dalton sister Eva's home as a hideout. A tunnel connected the home to a nearby stable. The home and stable now comprise a museum. In 1940, the original 3-foot dirt escape tunnel was replaced with an easily walkable stone passageway by the WPA. Meade, Kansas, April 23, 2014.
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel The Dalton Gang, aka The Dalton Brothers, engaged in a series of train and bank robberies from 1890 - 1892, and used Dalton sister Eva's home as a hideout. A tunnel connected the home to a nearby stable. The home and stable now comprise a museum. In 1940, the original 3-foot dirt escape tunnel was replaced with an easily walkable stone passageway by the WPA. Meade, Kansas, April 23, 2014.
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The Lone Tree Incident This Kansas historical marker is on US-54 one mile west of Meade, Kansas. During the first half of the 19th century the U.S. government, in response to public pressure for land and resources, began a program of concentrating Indian tribes on reservations. After the Civil War, an evergrowing number of settlers made it difficult for Native Americans to survive on the Plains. There was resistance from many Plains Indians, eventually resulting in open warfare. Several times during the summer of 1874, warriors left the confines of thier reservations in present-day Oklahoma and moved north into western Kansas. Some 27 settlers were killed and many farms were destroyed. On August 24, 1874, a band of 25 Cheyennes led by Chief Medicine Water ambushed six men of a surveying company 11 miles southwest of this marker. The men fled, trading shots with the Indians. After three miles the oxen pulling the surveyors' wagon were shot and all six men were killed. Two days later their bodies were found and buried near a solitary cottonwood five miles south of here. The lone tree gave its name to this incident and was for many years a famous prairie landmark. .

Contact MEADE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

MEADE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
200 E CARTHAGE ST
MEADE
KS
67864

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MID # 8402000045
Name MEADE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 37.285535, -100.338607
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 966700
US Census Block: 1204