Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise
Built in 1886
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise Marker
Both the Wabaunsee County Bank and C.O. Kinne and R.J. Kerans General Merchandise store occupied this ornate native stone building at one time. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone series list.
Location. 39° 0.795′ N, 96° 17.38′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Marker is on Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309-311 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mueller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Meyer Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial National Bank Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Strasen Farm Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandt Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palenske Building (about 500 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alma.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Alma Downtown Historic District National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Native Stone Scenic Byway. Kansas Tourism website entry (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Native Stone Scenic Byway. YouTube video; 8m 36s. (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise Block and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
3. Kinne & Kerans Block Frontispiece
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
