Kinsley in Edwards County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Edwards County Historical Society

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012

1. The Edwards County Historical Society Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Church was built in 1884 in Wendel, Kansas. In 1917 the church was moved to Centerview, Kansas and moved to Kinsley, Kansas in September 1967.
The church was sold at public auction, bought by L.E. Brown, and later was donated to the Edwards County Historical Society by Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Brown.
Morning worship was held in the chapel May 19, 1968 at 11:00 A.M. by the people of this community. Rev. W.F. Ramsdale a former pastor of this chapel preached the sermon to a house filled congregation.
On June 22nd, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. the wedding of Mr. Bob Cattahan and Jody Chalk was performed in the all faith chapel.
The chapel policy committee: Mrs. Coats, Rev. Bonebrake, Mr. Newlin

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1906.

Location. 37° 55.062′ N, 99° 25.33′ W. Marker is in Kinsley, Kansas, in Edwards County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 56 and Winchester Avenue, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 56. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kinsley KS 67547, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012

2. The Edwards County Historical Society Marker

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as the crow flies. Santa Fe Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Santa Fe Trail (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Dry Route of the Santa Fe Trail (approx. 7.8 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Fe Trail (approx. 7.8 miles away); Edwards County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away); Camp Criley 1872 (approx. 14.6 miles away).

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012

3. The Edwards County Historical Society

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.