While stone arch culverts remain either rare or largely undiscovered in Butler County, Kansas, Higdon and Poe’s little stone arch culvert still stands over the Whitewater River.
Tag: Travel
Stone Arch Bridges of Butler and Cowley Counties
Whether you visit the more famous structures in Cowley County or the less familiar bridges of Butler County, Kansas, you’ll be amazed at what you discover.
Something Old, Something New
Just a few hours out and a few hours back, Winding down backroads and seeing the view,Rolling through towns, fields, and pastures, Rediscovering the old as though something new. We call it a day trip, an excursion or outing, But it’s much like our lives every day, too—Learning, growing, seeking, and working, Rediscovering the old…… Continue reading Something Old, Something New
Top 10 Strangest Sights to See in Kansas
There are many beautiful and interesting sights to see in Kansas. But there are also quite a few sights that are best classified as strange.
Top 10 Kansas Resources
There’s so much to learn about Kansas, including history, nature, architecture, and more. Where to start?
What is a Barn Quilt?
A barn quilt is a large square design based on a quilt block but painted onto wood and hung up outdoors.
Top 10 Sights to See in the Flint Hills
Choosing only 10 places that represent the Flint Hills at their finest is not simple. Take any road and you will see something breathtaking.
The History of Pudden Bridge
Although the structure itself is quite familiar to Cowley bridge enthusiasts, Pudden Bridge’s history is surprisingly little known.
Kansas Forts and Bases
Not all of us can readily absorb military history without getting bogged down in the technicalities. Thankfully, Kansas Forts and Bases: Sentinels on the Prairie by Debra Goodrich Bisel and Michelle M. Martin is supremely readable, providing an era-by-era overview of Kansas forts as reflective of the broader picture of Kansas history overall. The four…… Continue reading Kansas Forts and Bases
Dunkard Mill Bridge: Its Completion and Legacy
The success of Dunkard Mill Bridge and its withstanding of later severe floods sealed the stone bridge matter, as far as Cowley County was concerned.
