Wabaunsee County, Administrative county in eastern Kansas, United States.
Description
Wabaunsee County is an administrative area in eastern Kansas with rolling hills, prairie grasslands, and waterways throughout. The county seat of Alma serves as the administrative hub, while Lake Wabaunsee near Eskridge is a notable water feature in the landscape.
History
The county was established in 1855 and named after Potawatomi Chief Waubonsie, whose name translates to dawn of day in the Potawatomi language. It became a focal point for conflicts over Kansas' future in the decades preceding the Civil War.
Culture
The Beecher Bible and Rifle Church shows the county's role in the free-state movement before the Civil War. This building stands as a witness to the struggles over Kansas' future during that era.
Practical
Alma provides administrative services for residents and visitors, including information and permits. The lake and rural landscape are best explored by car, and understanding local roads helps with planning your route through the county.
Did you know?
During World War II, Lake Wabaunsee hosted a German prisoner of war camp where detainees worked on local agricultural and infrastructure projects. This chapter of the county's story often goes unnoticed by visitors today.
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World War I Memorial Stadium
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Oz Museum
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Anderson Hall
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Seaton Hall
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Manhattan Carnegie Library Building
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Security State Bank
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Downtown Manhattan Historic District
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Paxico Historic District
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Alma Downtown Historic District
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George and Virginia Trout House
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E. A. and Ura Wharton House
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Cassius & Adelia Baker House
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Bluemont Hall
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Woman's Club House
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Stuewe House
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Southeast Stone Arch Bridge
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McCauley Bridge
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Houston and Pierre Streets Residential Historic District
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