Oskaloosa in Jefferson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013
1. John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home Marker
Native Kansas artist John Steuart Curry (1897 - 1946), best known for the murals he painted in the Kansas State Capital building, was born and raised in Jefferson County. John lived in the home until 1914. It was located 6 miles north of Oskaloosa near Dunavant. It was moved to Old Jefferson Town in 1990 and showcases Curry's life and works.
Erected by Old Jefferson Town. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 39° 12.827′ N, 95° 18.574′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Kansas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Walnut Street (U.S. 59) 0.2 miles north of Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Old Jefferson Town. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oskaloosa KS 66066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winchester Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Ozawkie Mill Grinding Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Reynolds Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Tibbott School Building - Dist. No. 54 (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Old Jefferson Town. Kansas Travel website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of Jefferson County, Kansas. County website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. John Steuart Curry. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. John Steuart Curry Works Online. Artcyclopedia website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home Kansas Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
6. Curry's Kansas State Capitol Murals at 8 Wonders of Kansas. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013
2. John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home Marker
The spelling of Capital is taken from the building. However, the spelling in the case of the building should likely be Capitol.
— Submitted September 3, 2020.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 9, 2013
3. John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home and Markers
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4. John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home
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5. John Steuart Curry Boyhood Homesite
via Kansapedia, unknown
6. John Steuart Curry
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7. John Steuart Curry Headstone
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8. Curry Family Plot
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7, 8. submitted on March 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
