KEARNY COUNTY MUSEUM

LAKIN, KS

The Kearny County Museum is located in the city of Lakin, Kansas. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Kearny County and the surrounding area. The museum has a wide range of exhibits that showcase the history of the region from the early settlers to the modern day.

The museum has a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of the people who have called Kearny County home. The exhibits include a replica of a pioneer cabin, a schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop. Visitors can also see displays of antique farming equipment, early transportation methods, and military artifacts.

The museum has a research library that contains a wealth of information about the history of Kearny County and the surrounding area. The library is open to the public and is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who can assist visitors with their research.

In addition to the exhibits and research library, the Kearny County Museum also hosts a variety of events and educational programs throughout the year. These events include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits.

Overall, the Kearny County Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of Kansas and the Great Plains region. The museum is open year-round and welcomes visitors of all ages.

KEARNY COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAKIN KS. US MID #8402000051

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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Wagon Ruts sign, Santa Fe Trail Near Lakin, Western Kansas

Historical Marker, near Lakin Kansas KANSAS
HISTORICAL MARKER
SANTA FE TRAIL RUTS
1821-1872
Looking east, up and over the bank of the
ditch,
one can
Santa Fe Trail.
see the wagon ruts of the
You will notice a difference
in the color and texture of the grass in the
ruts.
This is characteristic of the ruts along
the trail. Between Pawnee Rock and Santa Fe,
New Mexico, it was customary for the wagons
to travel four
abreast.
This allowed for
quicker circling in case of attack. In the
distance
to the south can be seen trees
lining the banks of the Arkansas River. During
the early years of the trail, this was the
boundary between Mexico and the United States.
Erected by Kearney County Historical Society and
Kansas State Historical Society-1987

Limestone fence post at Santa Fe Trail Historical Marker, near Lakin, Kansas

Old Limestone fence post at Santa Fe Trail Ruts near Lakin, Kansas

Contact KEARNY COUNTY MUSEUM

telephone: 6203557448

KEARNY COUNTY MUSEUM
109 N MAIN ST
LAKIN
KS
67860

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KEARNY COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID #	8402000051
Name	KEARNY COUNTY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	37.938907, -101.25341
CODES	FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 093 US Census Tract: 959100 US Census Block: 2083