This courthouse was designed by George P. Washburn and was erected in 1896. It is located on a crest a bit above the downtown area in Atchison. It does not have a central location in town, but it has a nice quiet area to itself. Amelia Earhart was born in this historic community made famous by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
Atchison Kansas offers Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours of the most haunted town in Kansas. This page has photos of many haunted houses.
Atchison, Kansas. A fine limestone Building.
Minnie Kelsay was the daughter of Isabelle Maynard and Clarence Kelsay. She was married to Benoni Firth Van Valkenburgh on September 4, 1920 in Atchison, Kansas.
If you are looking for the perfect weekend getaway, look no further than Atchison, KS! Packed full of history and haunts, there's excitement everywhere!
View 1200dpi rescan Parade at a Corn Carnival in Atchison, Ks (year uncertain). Read reverse. 44 star flag (large, on car, in use 1891-1896) 48 star flag (hanging overhead, in use 1912-1959) Visible Landmarks: Commercial street List of landmarks found at the Atchison History project.
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This past week of my life has shaken me to the core. I never knew fully if I believed in spirits or ghosts (or whatever else you want to call them), but I always felt like what I did believe was that there was a possibility. It’s kinda my motto in life…”Anything’s Possible.” Thinking about ... Read More about Atchison, Kansas – Touring the Haunted Sallie House
Isabelle and Clarence Kelsay, 1957 Isabelle and Clarence are pictured in the recieving line at their granddaughter Bertha Van Valkenburgh's wedding to Calvin Wylde. The picture was taken at the Carroll Baptist Church in Atchison, Kansas. The Clarence Kelsay's were the grandparents of Isabelle Willmeth, Mary Ann Graves, Minnie Graves, Esther Van Valkenburgh and Bertha Van Valkenburgh.
Aerial view of the Kansas State Children's Receiving Home in Atchison, Kansas - Kansas Memory
Original Caption: Atchison County Courthouse and Clock Tower in the County Seat of Atchison, Kansas. The Native Limestone Building Is a Good Example of Late 19th Century "Municipal" Architecture 06/1974 U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-14632 Photographer: Duncan, Patricia D., 1932- Subjects: Atchison (Atchison county, Kansas, United States) inhabited place Environmental Protection Agency Project DOCUMERICA strong>Persistent URL: catalog.archives.gov/id/557084 Repository: Still Picture Records Section, Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS-S), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001. For information about ordering reproductions of photographs held by the Still Picture Unit, visit: www.archives.gov/research/order/still-pictures.html Reproductions may be ordered via an independent vendor. NARA maintains a list of vendors at www.archives.gov/research/order/vendors-photos-maps-dc.html Access Restrictions: Unrestricted Use Restrictions: Unrestricted
When's the last time you've visited this charming place full of history? Put Atchison, Kansas on your bucket list, and let's go!
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Atchison, Kansas: Birthplace of Amelia Earhart; the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad; and numerous hair-raising, unexplainable phenomenon.
Atchison County Historical Society Museum, Atchison: See 26 reviews, articles, and 6 photos of Atchison County Historical Society Museum, ranked No.8 on TripAdvisor among 24 attractions in Atchison.
Explore the top things to do in Atchison KS with this helpful guide. Uncover hidden gems and local favorites in this charming northeast Kansas City.
Atchison, Kansas is one of the best day trips to take in Kansas. The small town has plenty of museums, shops, restaurants — and a ghost tour.
Atchison, Kansas, is a town of about 12,000 people and who knows how many spirits.
Original Caption: Restoration of a Late 19th Century Example of Victorian Architecture in Atchison, Kansas. It Is an Elaborate Multi-Roomed Home, One of Many Originally Built by Families Who Made Their Money in Railroads Or Shipping. Many of This Type of House Have Been Or Are Being Restored in This Eastern Kansas City 06/1974 U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-14613 Photographer: Duncan, Patricia D., 1932- Subjects: Atchison (Atchison county, Kansas, United States) inhabited place Environmental Protection Agency Project DOCUMERICA strong>Persistent URL: catalog.archives.gov/id/557065 Repository: Still Picture Records Section, Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS-S), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001. For information about ordering reproductions of photographs held by the Still Picture Unit, visit: www.archives.gov/research/order/still-pictures.html Reproductions may be ordered via an independent vendor. NARA maintains a list of vendors at www.archives.gov/research/order/vendors-photos-maps-dc.html Access Restrictions: Unrestricted Use Restrictions: Unrestricted
