Southeast Kansas once looked and acted like the rest of the state, with prairies and farms as far as the eye could see. The search for coal changed everything.
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Remembering the migrants who settled in Southeast Kansas
Originally posted December 18, 2017 by LimeLight Marketing on behalf of Explore Crawford County December 18 is International Migrants Day. The Crawford County we enjoy today wouldn’t have existed without our international migrants. Immigrant Park, dedicated to the immigrants who settled in Southeast Kansas, was built where the old Frisco […]
Five Of The Best Things To Do In Pittsburg, Kansas
This community was once part of the coal-mining industry. Today, you can experience coal mining in a fun way; a short road trip to Big Brutus is a must!
The Amazon Army
Protesting unfit working conditions in area mines, thousands of women marched to block them. It’s a story that made statewide and national headlines.
Art galleries and permanent exhibits
From fine art to handmade crafts, works by local artisans are on display and available for purchase throughout the Pittsburg area. Galleries ArtForms Gallery An artists’ cooperative gallery, ArtForms offers handmade art & fine crafts for sale as well as hands-on workshops led by member artists in a casual atmosphere. […]
Crawford County, Kansas and more
By making Pittsburg your home base during your stay, you can get to all the attractions in this post and the places in the “supporting posts” to this one.
Art, Honor & More in Southeast Kansas
I was amazed by the variety of art, artists and fun dining options in Southeast Kansas. I saw murals, sculptures, a veteran’s wall and beautiful jewelry.
Big Brutus & Mining History in Southeast Kansas
I grew up in a mining community, Pawnee, Illinois. Peabody # 10 located between Pawnee and Kincaid when it was open, was one of the largest coal mines in the world. So, it makes sense that I am interested in mining history both locally and far away.
Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s only college with a gorilla as its mascot, has now grown into a phenomenon.
Italian Bread: A Crawford County Flavor of Life
While Crawford County may be known nationally for its tasty fried chicken, another food could be even more popular in the area.
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