Discover the 8 Wonders of Kansas People
Famous citizens, historic characters, and ethnic groups - they all influence our towns and communities. But no more than have our everyday folks, both from past and present. Visit with the locals.
An Eight Wonder of Kansas People
George Washington Carver
From Hamilton, 900 feet west on K-96. At this point a historical marker summarizes the life of...An Eight Wonder of Kansas People
Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
223 N. Terrace. Amelia was born in the home of her grandparents, Judge Alfred and Amelia Otis,...An Eight Wonder of Kansas People
Buffalo Soldier Monument
Grant and Stimson. General Colin Powell initiated this sculpture project to honor African...An Eight Wonder of Kansas People
Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum
Between 1917 and 1936 explorers and naturalists Martin and Osa Johnson (Osa was a Chanute...An Eight Wonder of Kansas People
William Allen White
Born in Emporia in 1868 and raised in El Dorado, William Allen White attended the College of...Check Out these other examples of Rural Culture Element People
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