Flint Hills Country

Built around 1890 by Louis B. Leach, a prominent early- day businessman, the house was made from memory to look like a Villa in...

A must see drive where one can view Mill Creek and the Flint Hills. This drive is considered one of the most beautiful in...

An impressive local memorial to Veterans of all wars and conflicts. Financed and constructed by local Veterans.

As was common in Kansas after the Civil War, the railroad had a vested interest in developing new towns. In 1887 the railroad track...

Mass at 5:00 pm Saturday.

Antique Tractor Pull at the Lyon County Fair Grounds, 2700 West Hwy 50, Emporia Ks. Saturday September 22, 2012 starting at 1:00 p.m. Hook...

The Flint Hills Rodeo is the oldest consecutively run professional rodeo in the state of Kansas. The top cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the...

Reflective of a prosperous midwestern family in the early years of the century, this home of Lutheran immigrant, William F. Schaeffler from Germany, was...

Historical Essays written by local historian, Dorothy Hoobler, are reprinted from the St. Marys Star. Thanks to Dorothy for taking the time and interest...