Oskaloosa in Jefferson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bandstand

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013

1. Bandstand Marker

Inscription. The original Jefferson County Court House grounds Bandstand was constructed in 1906 and existed on the southwest corner of the court house grounds until it was destroyed in the 1960 tornado that also severely damaged the court house building. This replica was built here in 1973.

Erected by Old Jefferson Town. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 39° 12.769′ N, 95° 18.603′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Kansas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Walnut Street (U.S. 59) 0.2 miles north of Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Old Jefferson Town. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oskaloosa KS 66066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowstring Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Plum Grove School Buiding - Dist. No. 39 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kilgour School Building - Dist. No. 72 (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmonds Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tibbott School Building - Dist. No. 54 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ozawkie Mill Grinding Wheel

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Reynolds Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oskaloosa.

Also see . . .
1. Old Jefferson Town. (Submitted on March 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Jefferson County, Kansas. (Submitted on March 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Bandstand and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013

2. Bandstand and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.