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Independence, Kansas Attractions

Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Independence and the surrounding area.

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Sights for Oddball Excursions

  • Dalton Defenders Museum

    Dalton Defenders Museum

    Coffeyville, Kansas

    Coffeyville remembers the day that the Dalton Gang rode into town to rob two banks, and got shot full of holes by an irate citizenry.

  • Dalton Death Sidewalk

    Dalton Death Sidewalk

    Coffeyville, Kansas

    Unique sidewalk photo-op of four dead Dalton Gang members. Lie next to them and pretend to be a gunned-down Wild West bank robber.

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