Scenic Sunday-Bayard Kansas

 

 

Again another town not in my book, but shown to me by my good friend as we did our ghost town traveling. Bayard is unincorporated

 

I was kinda sad to see how this church or school has just been ignored and run down. What a sight with the door open and still able to see a podium inside.

 

History Lesson: In 1910, Bayard was a station on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad with a money order post office with one rural route, an express office, and some mercantile interests. It was a shipping point for the surrounding agricultural district. The population that year was reported as 50.
A post office was opened in Front (an extinct town) in June 1886, but it was moved to Bayard in August 1887 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in April 1943

County: Allen

Population: No census since it is unincorporated. There were 1 or 2 houses in the area that people were living in.

Scenic Sunday- Lone Elm

Lone Elm-Kansas

Lone Elm isn't even listed in my Ghost Town book, this one I learned about from my friend as we were checking out "ghost towns" in a 40mile radius of their house.

History Lesson: My friend didn't have much knowledge of the history and it was difficult to find much online. It is more of a township rather than a town as far as most publications are concerned.

County: Anderson

Population: As of 2010 is was 25

The far right building is the only place that is still functioning, they thought it was the post office, but we don't think that is really what it is. I hope someone can enlighten me more if they have anything to share about Lone Elm.

Scenic Sunday-Hay Capital of the World

YATES CENTER

History Lesson:
-Established in August 1875.
-County seat of Woodson Co.
-The  Courthouse was moved from Defiance to Yates Center along with several houses.  Today there are 30 buildings included in the historic Courthouse Square.
-The Yates Center Courthouse Square Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May of 1986.





Took this picture because a friend of mine's last name is Steiner.

Scenic Sunday~The Corn Palace~

Women In Blue Jeans Conference is in Mitchell, SD home of the Famous-CORN PALACE!
 When you are driving on the interestate into Mitchell you will pass approximately 1,000 signs advertising The Corn Palace. Ok, ok, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but there are quite a few of them. We decided we had to stop if there is so much hype about it. I didn't have time to go in, but there is what I snapped from the outside.

"The Corn Palace serves as a multi-use center for the community and region. The facility hosts stage shows, as well as sports events in its arena. The World's Only Corn Palace is an outstanding structure which stands as a tribute to the agricultural heritage of South Dakota.

The original Corn Palace, called "The Corn Belt Exposition" was established in 1892. Early settlers displayed the fruits of their harvest on the building exterior in order to prove the fertility of South Dakota soil. The third and present building was completed for it first festival at the present location in 1921.

The exterior decorations are completely stripped down and new murals are created each year. The theme is selected by the Corn Palace Festival Committee and murals are designed by a local artist."

I can't believe this is made with Corn!!!


Most of the signs on your way into Mitchell advertising The Corn Palace have sayings such as "You're Almost Ear", "We're Glad You're Ear" and the like

Bag from the gift shop.

Scenic Sunday-Volland, KS

Last week my Mom, Uncle, and I took a little tour of rural Kansas. My best friend Abby had taken me to the "ghost town" of Volland and I thought this would be a great stop for my fam, they like things like this. Plus, I though he might be able to capture some great pictures for his photography work.


I also bought my Grandpa for a Christmas present a book on the ghost towns of KS. Abby enjoys small towns, so I thought this would come in handy for us and a girls roadtrip someday.


Volland
History: Volland was once a hoppin place with busy stockyards. Until 1920s it was a major cattle shipping point on the Rock Island Railroad.
The old general store still stands. I was told that the owner retired, locked the door and walked away. The contents are still inside.
Volland was originally named Grafton but in 1888 the name was changed to Volland, which was a prominent family name in that community.
To read a little about the history of Volland: Mill Creek Memoirs: The Roots of a Ranching Community, Volland by Scott Williams. I found quite a bit of info from the book Ghost Towns of Kansas, A Travleer's Guide. by Daniel Fitzgerald.


Location:"Volland is located about half way between Alma and Alta Vista, via Old Highway K-10, going straight West out of Alma.. When you arrive at the intersection of Volland Road and Old K-10, turn left "
There is a sign for Volland.

Abby and I think this would make a fun restaraunt/bar. With outdoor seating leaving the roof off. I got a second on that from my family. For now, I'm just going to have to keep dreaming.