ST PETER AND PAUL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

ELLINWOOD, KS

B-29 Memorial Plaza Great Bend, Kansas

Great Bend Municipal Airport was constructed in the early 1940s as a World War II Army Air Force Base to accommodate the B-29 Superfortress bomber.

The airfield included three intersecting 8,000-foot long paved runways, taxiways, aircraft park aprons, aircraft storage hangars, and several support facilities to include administrative buildings, barracks, and automobile access roads.

The men and women who contributed to the success of the war effort included elite combat crews, mechanics, armorers, cooks and clerks. Early in 1944, the 58th Bomb Wing took off from the airport runways.

After World War II, the airport was transferred to the City of Great Bend, and the City began to modify the facility to better serve civilian aviation. Located at the entrance to the Great Bend Municipal Airport, the B-29 Memorial Plaza is dedicated to everyone involved in building, flying and providing support for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The memorial honors bomber crews, groups, and individuals on bronze plaques and bricks.
B-29 Memorial Plaza Credit: rocbolt

St. Peter and Paul Heritage Association is a non-profit organization located in Ellinwood, Kansas. The association was founded in 1972 with the aim of preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the community. The organization is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural programs that highlight the history, traditions, and values of the area.

The St. Peter and Paul Heritage Association is housed in a historic building that was once a schoolhouse. The building has been renovated and now serves as the association's headquarters and museum. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of Ellinwood and the surrounding area. The exhibits include displays on the town's early settlers, agriculture, transportation, and local businesses.

The association hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including festivals, concerts, and educational programs. One of their most popular events is the Annual German Meal, which celebrates the town's German heritage. The meal features traditional German cuisine and is accompanied by live music and entertainment.

St. Peter and Paul Heritage Association is run by a board of directors, which is composed of volunteers from the community. The organization relies on donations and memberships to fund its programs and maintain its museum. The association's mission is to ensure that the history and culture of Ellinwood are preserved for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

ST PETER AND PAUL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELLINWOOD KS. US MID #8402000205

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).

Contact ST PETER AND PAUL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

ST PETER AND PAUL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 324
ELLINWOOD
KS
67526-0324

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MID # 8402000205
Name ST PETER AND PAUL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311597941
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.35561, -98.574073
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 971100
US Census Block: 5031