Everything Wellsville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Wellsville.
Constitution Hall in Lecompton served as the territorial capitol where both pro-slavery and free-state forces battled over rival Kansas constitutions in the 1850s.
Abolitionist John Brown fought pro-slavery forces at the Battle of Osawatomie in 1856, earning the nickname 'Old Osawatomie Brown' and foreshadowing his raid on Harpers Ferry three years later.
On August 21, 1863, Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill led 400 raiders into Lawrence at dawn, killing up to 200 men and boys in one of the bloodiest atrocities of the Civil War.
13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Right here, the seeds of the Civil War were sown in a clash between freedom and slavery. On June 2nd, 1856, abolitionist John Brown and his men attacked the camp of pro-slavery Captain Henry Pate near Black Jack…
Pull over here for a second; this unassuming spot in Kansas holds a powerful story of resilience and bridging divides. This is where you'll find the Tauy Jones House, built by a remarkable man of Chippewa heritage who…
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a real piece of cinematic history. This unassuming building, now called Plaza 1907, might just be the oldest continuously operating movie theater *in the world*! Back in…
Constitution Hall in Lecompton served as the territorial capitol where both pro-slavery and free-state forces battled over rival Kansas constitutions in the 1850s.
Stop here to step back in time and witness the crucial role Osawatomie, Kansas played in the fight against slavery. This is where abolitionist John Brown made his stand. John Brown arrived in Osawatomie in 1855, drawn…
This unassuming church in Osawatomie, Kansas, was a hotbed of abolitionist activity, deeply connected to the legendary John Brown. The Congregational Church was organized here in 1856 by Samuel Adair, whose wife…
Abolitionist John Brown fought pro-slavery forces at the Battle of Osawatomie in 1856, earning the nickname 'Old Osawatomie Brown' and foreshadowing his raid on Harpers Ferry three years later.
This seemingly peaceful campus carries a heavy history. Haskell Indian Nations University began in 1884 as the United States Indian Industrial Training School. The goal was forced assimilation. Native American children…
This peaceful cemetery holds a dark secret: it's the final resting place for many victims of Quantrill's Raid, a Confederate attack that nearly wiped Lawrence off the map. On August 21, 1863, William Quantrill led…
On August 21, 1863, Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill led 400 raiders into Lawrence at dawn, killing up to 200 men and boys in one of the bloodiest atrocities of the Civil War.
Olathe, Kansas, sits a bit higher than its eastern neighbor, Kansas City, both geographically and perhaps in its aspirations. While the devastating fire of 1875 could have crippled the fledgling town, its location…
Ever wonder what Kansas was like millions of years ago? Here at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, you can find out! Founded in 1864, the museum started as a cabinet of curiosities assembled by professor…
This spot marks a phoenix rising from the ashes of Civil War conflict. The Eldridge Hotel stands here today, but it's been rebuilt not once, but twice after being destroyed. The original Eldridge House was built in 1855…