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Pittsburg, Kansas: 2-Headed Calf, Big Steam Shovel

County museum exhibits a freak calf among its many historical artifacts. Outdoor grocery store, jail cell, outhouse, and 1935 steam shovel.

Crawford County Historical Museum

Address:
651 S. Highway 69, Pittsburg, KS
Directions:
NW side of town, Frontage Rd on west side of US Hwy 160.
Hours:
Th-Su 12-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
620-231-1440
Admission:
Free, donations appreciated.
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Giant Steam Shovel, Crawford County Historical Museum

At the Crawford County Historical Museum, you can see a giant restored steam shovel, old prison cells, old school house, farm equipment, outhouse, and a restored s time grocery store among other items.

[Jacy Riedmann, 02/13/2015]

The steam shovel resembles a barn on treads. Don't miss the two-headed calf, and a series of miniature 3D dioramas depicting prehistoric Crawford County up to the 17th century.


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