Travel Kansas, The Foster House and the North Caney Creek

Travel Kansas, The Foster House and the North Caney Creek

Chautauqua County Kansas, 

 the old Foster House located north of Sedan Kansas,

Chautauqua County Kansas, Nestled in front of the old Foster House located north Of Sedan Kansas, The North Caney creek was the power source for the mill located above the creek. Built back in the 1880 rd's there is not much information about the old mill. The House better known as the Foster House to many of the local people still stands, the creek has a small water fall that flows gently south , The water falls can been seen from the rd.22, there is a small dirt path down to the creek where one can get up close and personal with nature.  

Built sometime around 1880

The original house was a one story floor mill

The water wheel was powered by the North Caney Creek

which runs in front of the house. 

This house once served as the Grafton Post office

early 1900's

The house was purchased by The Foster' in the 1930's

Loyd Foster added the second story to the House.

using roof tiles from the Peru Brick Factory.

Hollow Park Sedan Kansas, Travel Kansas

The Hollow Park located just off main Street in Sedan Kansas.
Take a few minutes and see the beauty of this great park.

What will you find at the Hollow?

You will see the St. Charles School House

I use the Canon 60D DSLR Camera

The boardwalk will lead you down the path to the waterfalls

Nad if you happen to luck enough to be there after a big rain you will see

the waterfalls in their full glory

if not then this is what you will see

                                           

My video camera is the Sony 4k  

The gazebo has been the center of attention for many years

but a few years ago some kids decided to tear it down

but as always the town rallied and rebuilt it 

even better than before.

There are benches to set on 

Stone pathways to follow

the bridge going across the highway

is a stone ached bridge one of many located thru out South Central Kansas

So the next time you are traveling

East on Highway 166 or South on Highway 99

plan on stopping and visit this beautiful Park

No matter what time of the year The Hollow Park located in Sedan Kansas

will be waiting for you.

Have you seen the giant turtle in Winfield?

My wife has been telling me about this giant turtle that lives in Winfield Ks.

She said it was made from natural stone

and that it was huge.

So the last time we were in Winfield, my wife directed me to the turtle

we were on our way to Mulvane to take our grandson home

so it was a treat for him to see it.

The Oxford Mill Oxford Kansas

The old Oxford mill
Traveling West from Winfield Ks. on highway 160 you will come to the small town of Oxford Kansas.

Located on the Arkansas River this quaint little Kansas Town is full of charm and History.
The Old Grist Mill built in 1849 sets on West Bank of the river.

Although the Old Mill is not used to mill the grain the local farmers would bring,
the Old mill has a new life and purpose.

The Owners of the Mil, Wallace Champing and Hal Ross completely restored the mill back in 1988-89.
The restoration was completed as they replaced most of the support posts and beams, new joists and flooring, and refurbished Head House.

The old mill now serves as a popular tourist attraction , with many visitors every year.
The owners have opened a restaurant in the newly remodeled Head House.

So the next time you are wanting someplace  to go Oxford Kansas is just a short drive from Wichita Kansas,

Just head south on the the turnpike, exit at Wellington the go East until you arrive in Oxford, there are signs directing you to the mill.

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