Winfield in Cowley County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
119 East 9th
Constructed: 1897
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
1. 119 East 9th Marker
Owners
R. E. Hague: 1897-1909
J. E. Jarvis: 1909-1915
Charles W. and Mabel H. Roberts and heirs:
Lloyd S. Roberts,
LaVerne S. Roberts,
Kay Roberts Light,
Miles B. Light: 1915-1999
Winfield Economic Development, Inc.: 1999-
Occupants
R.E. Hague Meat Market: 1897-1909
unknown: 1909-1917
Stuber Bros. Electrical Supplies: 1917-1923
Winfield Electric Co.: 1923-1999
John S. Light, Sr.: 1923-1967
John S. Light, Jr.: 1967-1987
Don and Mildred Sherrard: 1987-1999
Neives’ Mexican Restaurant: 2001-
Occupants 119 ˝ East 9th Avenue
Charles W. Roberts Law Office: 1916-1926
Roberts & Roberts, Attorneys: 1926-1959
KNIC Radio Station: 1963-1965
Erected 2003 by Winfield Main Street & Cowley County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 37° 14.414′ N, 96° 59.773′ W. Marker is in Winfield, Kansas, in Cowley County. It is on East 9th Avenue (U.S. 160) just east of Main Street (U.S. 77), on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the subject building, at the right/west edge of the facade. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and in Greater Wichita. 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 121-123 East 9th (a few steps from this marker); Cowley County National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Platting of Winfield, Kansas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jennings Building (about 400 feet away); 718-722 Main (about 500 feet away); Vietnam & Korea War Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Robert Docking (approx. 12 miles away); 1996 Olympic Torch Relay (approx. 12 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winfield.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
2. 119 East 9th Marker
The marker is mounted at the right/west edge of the facade.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
3. 119 East 9th Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
