Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
Big Brutus Monument & Museum Show the world you’ve seen the world’s largest surviving shovel. There’s t-shirts, caps, license plates, a toy of Big Brutus itself, and more. Location: 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral, KS 66782 (Located in Cherokee County)Phone: 620-827-6177Website: BigBrutus.org Crawford State Park Location: 1 Lake Rd, […]
Ask someone what would make a good day trip, and thoughts may stray to a ticketed attraction that draws thousands of visitors. A zoo, perhaps. Or a botanical garden. You won’t find those in Crawford County.
The largest annual festival in Southeast Kansas blends heritage with family fun. There is something for everyone in this weeklong celebration leading up to Labor Day.
Since the 1930’s travelers have asked why fried chicken is so popular in the area. It’s a story about an inexpensive meal and survival.
A 75-year celebration marks the end of War World II, and the joy of coming home.
An exhibit at Miners Hall Museum in Franklin tells this story, which received national attention, and honors these women who marched to end unfair labor practices in local mines.
A new marker at the Lord’s Diner in Downtown Pittsburg hopes to be a reminder about a mostly forgotten piece of transportation history. The non-profit kitchen is located in what was originally built around 1915 as the Jefferson Highway Garage.
An unsung hero in pre-steam power, pre-electricity United States, the mule was a catalyst for growth in many American industries. Agriculture, transportation, military, mining, and power industries all found a role for the animal, relying on its strength, hardiness, and workable temper. On National Mule Day, we’re going back to […]
Of the many lakes in the local area, Bone Creek Reservoir is one of the most important to Crawford and Cherokee county residents. A 540 acre reservoir just outside Arma, Bone Creek Reservoir supplies water to over 17,000 residents in Crawford and Cherokee counties. Water production from Bone Creek Reservoir […]
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