Winfield, County seat in South Central Kansas, United States.
Description
Winfield is a county seat in South Central Kansas that spreads along the Walnut River with a central business district. Residential neighborhoods surround the downtown area where government offices and local commerce operate.
History
Reverend Winfield Scott received naming rights in 1870 in exchange for his commitment to build a church for the community. The settlement grew into a transportation hub as railroad lines became established in the area.
Culture
The Walnut Valley Festival draws musicians and audiences each September for bluegrass and acoustic music performances at several outdoor locations. This multi-day event has become an important gathering place for music lovers throughout the region.
Practical
The city sits in a flat region with a moderate climate and is easy to explore by car. Visitors find accommodations and dining options downtown and can drive through different neighborhoods on existing streets.
Did you know?
Five different railroad lines ran through Winfield during its development, establishing it as a transportation center. These rail connections shaped the city's layout and remain visible in its structure today.
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Cowley County National Bank Building
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St. John's Lutheran College Girls Dormitory
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Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
302 m
East Badger Creek Culvert
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Winfield Public Carnegie Library
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Bucher Bridge
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Esch's Spur Bridge
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Silver Creek Bridge
13.3 kmStrother Field Tetrahedron Wind Indicator
10.1 km
W. P. Hackney House
1.4 km
Pettit Cleaners Building
1.5 km
Winfield National Bank Building
1.7 km
W. H. Coffin House
1.4 km
Wilmer House
777 mBryant School
2.1 kmWeigle Barn
15.5 kmSpring Hill Park
17.6 km
Swimming Beach
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15.1 kmWinfield Country Club
4.5 kmSpring Hill Golf Course
17.6 kmEx-ATSF Depot
1.5 kmScouts Amphitheatre
16.5 kmRichardson Performing Arts Center
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