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- Kansas City, Kansas - Downtown Burial Mound
A beautiful spot in the middle of the city. The wooden steps from the street are rotten and unnavigable, but the cemetery itself was pretty well tended. I enjoyed wandering and looking at the gravestones, but then again, I really like old cemeteries!
[Kathy Campbell, 07/24/2018]Downtown Burial Mound:- Address:
- Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS
- Directions:
- Huron Indian Cemetery. On the south side of Minnesota Ave. between N. 7th and 6th Sts.Sidewalk-walkway leads to the top of the mound.
- Hours:
- Dawn-dusk. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Kansas City, Kansas - Sculpture of Iron
I am sorry that the last tipster was unable to find it, but there it sits, just waiting for the dapper giant who needs her/his clothing pressed. It sits in a cute triangle-shaped park at the corner of Central Avenue, 14th Street, and Wilson Boulevard.
[Alexis Webb Bechtold, 12/23/2017]Sculpture of Iron:- Address:
- 1401 Central Ave., Kansas City, KS
- Directions:
- I-70 exit 420A. Drive north on S. 18th St. for a half-mile. Turn right onto Wilson Blvd. Drive east three blocks. The iron will be in a small grassy triangle on the left, where Wilson Blvd joins Central Ave.
In Quindaro neighborhood by the Quindaro ruins. Used to be part of Western University.
[Donna, 09/07/2017]Oldest Statue of John Brown:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- N. 27th St., Kansas City, KS
- Directions:
- Little-visited, northwest corner of the city, just south of the river. I-635 exit 8. Turn south onto N. 18th St., then make first right onto Quindaro Blvd. Drive west to N. 27th St., turn right, then drive north back over the freeway. On the northwest corner of N. 27th St. and Sewell Ave.
- Kansas City, Kansas - Oldest Statue of John Brown
The bloody abolitionist was honored with a street corner statue in 1909, paid for by local African-Americans. Today, he looks out over a mostly forgotten and empty neighborhood.
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- Kansas City, Kansas - Bed and Toothbrush of Pope John Paul II
We visited there. You have to ring a doorbell to get in. We called first. I advise calling first. There is a gift shop. It's very much worth the trip if you are into a little strange. No photos allowed inside.
[Donna, 09/05/2017]Bed and Toothbrush of Pope John Paul II:- Address:
- 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, KS
- Directions:
- Strawberry Hill Museum. East edge of the city, near the river. On the west side of N. 4th St. just south of its intersection with Ann Ave. Street parking.
- Hours:
- Sa-Su 12-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 913-371-3264
- Admission:
- Adults $7.
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