Winfield in Cowley County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
121-123 East 9th
Constructed: 1898
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
1. 121-123 East 9th Marker
Owners
1898-1901 Edgar Eastman
1901-1918 Amelia Eastman Smith
1918 Grover Collinson
1919-1921 Ralph & Ray Stuber
1922-1951 J Floyd McGregor
1952-1954 Roxy McGregor
1955-1983 Harriet McGregor
1984-1980 Lloyd Cales
1980-2006 Southwestern College
2007- Winfield Chamber of Commerce
Occupants
1901-1902 Eastman Buggy Emporium
1903-1907 Wm. Hardware & Harness
1908-1918 Luzern Moore Implement Buggy & Harness
1919-1922 Stuber Brothers
1923-1960 McGregor Hardware
1961-1988 Oklahoma Tire & Supply
1989 Vacant
1990-1992 Sears
1993 Sears & Sunflower Express
1994 American Appliance & Home Center
1995 Southwestern College
2003-2008 Southwestern College & Winfield Main Street
Erected 2008 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 1898.
Location. 37° 14.414′ N, 96° 59.759′ W. Marker is in Winfield, Kansas, in Cowley County. It is at the intersection of East 9th Avenue (U.S. 160) and Millington Street, on the right when traveling east on East 9th Avenue. The marker is on
this page online
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: 119 East 9th (a few steps from this marker); Cowley County National Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jennings Building (about 400 feet away); Platting of Winfield, Kansas (about 400 feet away); 718-722 Main (about 600 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. 121-123 East 9th Marker
The marker is mounted on the northeast (left) corner of the building, facing East 9th Avenue.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
3. 123 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 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
