Historical Markers and War Memorials in Humboldt, Kansas
Iola is the county seat for Allen County
Humboldt is in Allen County
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Bandstand erected 1907
commemorating
50th Anniversary of Humboldt
Plaque
presented to City of Humboldt
July 4, 1976 "Bicentennial" — — Map (db m57434) HM
Dedicated to the Citizens of Humboldt, Kansas, past and present, who believe the strength of a community lies in its faith in God and each other, its integrity, and its commitment to freedom for all.
Humboldt, Kansas
"A Delightful Place" . . . — — Map (db m57436) WM
George A. Sweatt Park is named for Humboldt native, George Sweatt, born December 12, 1893. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1912. Following military service in World War I, he attended Pittsburg State University from 1920 to 1922. A good . . . — — Map (db m57489) HM
On the East Bank [of the Neosho River], escaped slaves traveled through caves and tunnels to secret Underground Railroad stations. — — Map (db m57486) HM
In Mid-March, 1856, the first emigrants of the Vegetarian Settlement Company set out for the Neosho River Valley in Kansas Territory. Henry S. Clubb promoted Kans. Terr. as a permanent home for believers in Vegetarianism, hydropahty, and . . . — — Map (db m57499) HM
Memorial to
Veterans of All Wars
In Memory of
Vicksburg Post No. 72
Grand Army of the Republic
1861 - 1865
Lawton Circle No. 97
Ladies of the G.A.R. — — Map (db m66605) WM
On November 6, 1887, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Walter Perry Johnson was born on this farm site. In 1901, he moved with his family into the town of Humboldt. During a career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927, he became famous for . . . — — Map (db m57497) HM