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Region of Kansas, US
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Southeastern Kansas is a region of Kansas. Geographically it is dominated by a broad rolling landscape located between the Flint Hills to the west and includes the Ozarks to the southeast. It was first inhabited by several Native American tribes. After settlement by European Americans, frontier towns largely dependent on cattle ranching, and mining, were wracked by violence over the issue of slavery both before and during the American Civil War. Coal mining was the most prevalent type of mining in Southeastern Kansas because of the amount of coal found, and because of the quality and thickness of its coal.
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An elegant early 1900s mansion with original furnishings, wall coverings, and floor coverings. Arrange a tour by calling the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce, +1 620-251-2550.
Core art collection of 600 pieces and special monthly exhibits.
The notorious Dalton Gang met their end in Coffeyville in 1892. The Dalton Defenders Museum contains guns and saddles taken from the gang, pictures of the raid, and other memorabilia. For more information, contact the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce, +1 620-251-2550.
Three members of the Dalton Gang are buried here.
It's on the Iola square next to the Allen County Museum. Displays articles from Frederick Funston's youth as well as his career in the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War.
13 miles southwest of Independence, just off US 75. Follow the green and white historical markers. Replica of the house Laura Ingalls Wilder's family lived in during her book Little House on the Prairie. Believed to be on the site where the Ingalls family's house stood. Also the site of a restored one-room schoolhouse and turn of the century post office.
Named for Martin and Osa Johnson, a Chanute couple who spent years studying the wildlife and people in East and Central Africa, the South Pacific Islands and British North Borneo. The museum houses their photographs, films, letters, and other memorabilia. Additionally, it has a collection of Central and West African artifacts, a library, and a theater where visitors can watch the Johnsons' films.
5 miles east of Cherryvale on Road 19000. Big Hill is a trophy fishing lake and also has equestrian trails, campgrounds, swimming areas, and places to birdwatch.
Held annually the first weekend in May. It features a custom car show, antique tractors, food and arts and crafts booths.
Held on the third weekend of October in Iola. Four days of a carnival, plus a parade, crafts show, quilt show, car show, and entertainment for all ages.
Held annually the second Saturday in June at the Little House on the Prairie (see website for directions). Includes 1870s crafts, a fishing derby, character contests, music, and food.
Held annually in Coffeyville the first weekend in October. This is a celebration of Marshal C.T. Connelly, George Cubine, Charles Brown and Lucius Baldwin, the four men who lost their lives defending the town against the Dalton Gang. The town will hold a re-enactment of the gunfight and display artifacts from the raid. Other events include a car show, a guitar pickin' session, and arts and crafts booths.
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