Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Strasen Farm Stone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Strasen Farm Stone Marker
In 1884 this stone was used to construct the Machine Shop on the Strasen Farm. In 2008 the stone was donated for this wall in memory of Althea and Edgar Strasen by the Jim Johnson family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 39° 0.763′ N, 96° 17.411′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Marker is on 3rd Street west of Missouri Avenue (Kansas Highway 99), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Meyer Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Commercial National Bank Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Mueller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Palenske Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Harahey (about 400 feet away); Wabaunsee County World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alma.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Strasen Farm Stone and Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
