Emporia in Lyon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Emporia
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2011
1. Emporia Marker
by
George W. Brown
G. W. Deitzler
Lyman Allan
Columbus Hornsby
Preston B. Plumb
Site of First Public Building,
The "Emporia House" (Hotel)
June 1st, 1857
First Issue of Kanzas News
June 6th, 1857
First Public Church Services
June 7th, 1857
Bank Site Since 1872
Memorial by Lyon County
Old Settlers Association
George Plumb, President
John E. Hinshaw, Sec'y-Treas.
Feb. 22nd, 1924
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1857 - 1921
This marks the site of
The Emporia House,
First Public Building
in the town,
Erected in 1857 by the
Emporia Town Company.
Erected 1924 by Lyon County Old Settlers Association and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1857.
Location. 38° 24.292′ N, 96° 10.822′ W. Marker is in Emporia, Kansas, in Lyon County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the "Kanzas News" (within shouting distance of this marker); William Allen White (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Memorial Park (about 400 feet away); Kress Building (about 500 feet away); In Commemoration of the College of Emporia (about 700 feet away); College of Emporia World Wars Memorial (about 700 feet away); Emporia Free Library (about 700 feet away); Mrs. Preston B. Plumb House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporia.
Also see . . .
1. Emporia Downtown Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form:
Pages 25 and 26, Building number 27 - the Old Citizen's Bank Building, to which these plaques are attached, is detailed within the National Register Form. (Submitted on August 18, 2014, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. City of Emporia, Kansas. City website homepage (Submitted on November 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Lyon County History Center. Museum website homepage (Submitted on November 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2011
2. Emporia Marker
On wall of building. Looking southwest.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
