Anthony in Harper County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Carnegie Library
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2012
1. Carnegie Library Marker
the People of Anthony by
Anthony Carnegie
of New York City
A.D. MCMIX
Mauran - Russell Architects
Erected 1911 by Carnegie Corporation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.
Location. 37° 9.154′ N, 98° 1.664′ W. Marker is in Anthony, Kansas, in Harper County. It is at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Main Street (Kansas Highway 44), on the left when traveling north on Springfield Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anthony KS 67003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Destination Topolobampo (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Runnymede Church (approx. 9.2 miles away); U.S. (Army) Sgt. Willsun Marcus Wayne Mock (approx. 9.3 miles away); Jeff Long Post No. 104 (approx. 9.3 miles away); The Ole Harper Fountain
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Regarding Carnegie Library. In 2015, the building was gifted to The Arts Center, Inc - a 501c3 Non-profit providing arts education & experiences to the Harper County public. www.theartscenterinc.org
The building has received a new roof, a/c & bathroom reno. It is currently used for arts classes, Youth robotics club, arts education & stage production rehearsals.
Also see . . .
1. Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on January 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Carnegie Collections at Columbia University Libraries. Rare Book and Manuscript website entry (Submitted on January 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie Corporation website entry (Submitted on January 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2012
2. Carnegie Library and Marker
Photographed by Jennifer Wolff, June 2025
3. Carnegie Library Interior The Arts Center
Photographed by Jennifer Wolff, circa October 2023
4. Carnegie Library The Arts Center
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on June 25, 2025, by Jennifer Wolff of Anthony, Kansas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2025, by Jennifer Wolff of Anthony, Kansas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
