Discover the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce
Look for evidence of early businesses. How did they shape the community? What businesses remain and how have they survived? What are the current common types of commerce? Who are the entrepreneurs? Be aware of the ongoing drama of the rural economy.
An Eight Wonder of Kansas Commerce
Brant's Meat Market
125 S. Main. One step inside the door and you’ll think you’ve stepped back in time at...An Eight Wonder of Kansas Commerce
MarCon Pies
124 114 W. Lincoln. Nearly 30 years ago Marilyn and Connie started this business—thus the...An Eight Wonder of Kansas Commerce
Big Brutus
From K-7, 6 miles west on K-102 (becomes Scammon), then ½ mile west on NW 60. No name other...An Eight Wonder of Kansas Commerce
Stafford County Flour Mill
Head for the tall grain elevators to find one of the few remaining independently owned flour...An Eight Wonder of Kansas Commerce
Moon Marble Company
600 E. Front. A long, narrow building is where you’ll find frosted cats eyes, the patch and...Check Out these other examples of Rural Culture Element Commerce
How to get the most out of exploring? 8 Rural Culture Elements
When Mil Penner and Marci Penner started traveling the state in 1990, they asked townspeople what their town had that could be included in a guidebook. The common answer was that they had nothing and we should move on to the next town.
This biased answer prompted Mil and Marci to create the “rural culture element” concept to help towns inventory their assets. No matter the size of a town or a community, it either has evidence or a story to tell about each element. And, everything in a town fits into one of the eight element categories.
When you’re out exploring and can’t find information about a town, go through the checklist of the eight elements and ask yourself these questions. They will help you see the area with new eyes