Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Ward-Meade Mansion

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

1. Ward-Meade Mansion Marker

Old Prairie Town at Historic Ward-Meade Park
Shawnee County Parks & Recreation website entry
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Inscription.

Anthony Ward constructed this home between 1870 and 1874. Two sides are built of handsome brick and two of native limestone. The house was remodeled between 1900 and 1905 after it was occupied by the Ward's daughter, Jennie Ward Meade and her family. Porches and Ionic columns were added at that time.

The property was acquired by Parks & Recreation, City of Topeka in 1963. Restoration of the home into a museum began in 1976 by the Junior League of Topeka. The restored Mansion consists of two parlors, dining room, stairway with original wall coverings, sewing nook, master bedroom and children's bedrooms. The Ward-Meade Home is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Old Prairie Town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 39° 3.802′ N, 95° 40.96′ W. Marker is in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. Marker is in Historic Ward-Meade Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 NW Fillmore Street, Topeka KS 66606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ward-Meade Home (here, next to this marker); David Puff (a few steps from this marker); Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Everest Methodist Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Pappan's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Mulvane General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Potwin Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Topeka.

Also see . . .
1. Ward-Meade House National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Ward-Meade Park. Kansas Travel website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Ward-Meade Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

2. Ward-Meade Mansion

Ward-Meade Mansion Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

3. Ward-Meade Mansion Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.