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August 9, 2021 Layne Dawes

Atchison is a city and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas, United States, and situated along the Missouri River. As of the 2010 census, its population was 11,021. The city is named in honor of David Rice Atchison, United States senator from Missouri, and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Atchison was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart, and the Amelia Earhart Festival is held annually in July. Atchison is also home of Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal-arts college.
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1. Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

223 N Terrace St, Atchison, KS 66002-2525 +1 913-367-4217 [email protected] http://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/
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Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

The Amelia Earhart Birthplace is a historic building and museum that was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart. It is located at 223 N. Terrace in Atchison, Kansas, United States. The house was built in 1861 in a Gothic Revival style & is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. In 1897 Amelia Earhart was born in the home, which belonged to her maternal grandfather, Alfred Gideon Otis (1827–1912), a former judge, president of the Atchison Savings Bank & leading citizen in Atchison. The Earharts attended nearby Trinity Episcopal Church where Amelia was baptized. The birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 & is now a museum featuring memorabilia & artifacts about Amelia Earhart. The house served as a private residence until 1984 when a local citizen, Dr. Eugene J. Bribach, contributed $100,000 to the Ninety-Nines to acquire the property. The house was built in 1861 in a Gothic Revival style & is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. In 1897 Amelia Earhart was born in the home, which belonged to her maternal grandfather, Alfred Gideon Otis (1827–1912), a former judge, president of the Atchison Savings Bank & leading citizen in Atchison. The Earharts attended nearby Trinity Episcopal Church where Amelia was baptized. The birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 & is now a museum featuring memorabilia & artifacts about Amelia Earhart. The house served as a private residence until 1984 when a local citizen, Dr. Eugene J. Bribach, contributed $100,000 to the Ninety-Nines to acquire the property.

Reviewed By Kym_Keil - Oahu, United States

Very cool spot in Atchinson KS. I love historical buildings and homes. Just a quick 30 min drive from Leavenworth. I was only able to see the outside since I was between appointments, and the museum is only open for tours Fri/Sat by appointment only. So, plan ahead and give yourself time to explore! I will definitely be back for a tour with my family!

Atchison, KS
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Muchnic Art Gallery

Reviewed By Footprints207728 - Wichita, United States

Love the wood floors made by hand. Wished we could have seen the spiral staircase but, since someone lives on the other side, I guess this was not possible Bummer!!

3. Evah C. Cray Historical Home

805 N 5th St, Atchison, KS 66002-1807 +1 913-367-3046 http://www.kansastravel.org/crayhistoricalhomemuseum.htm
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Evah C. Cray Historical Home

Reviewed By gabi_kansas - Shawnee, United States

Fascinating look back in time through the eyes of a woman who had so many things and lived such a full life. Lots of historical items that date back to the 1800s in this home which was turned into a museum. There is still one renter on the top floor of the house (private residence), but the tour guides tell an interesting story about that as well. Restored with plenty of love, the home itself has plenty of gorgeous stained glass windows and period furniture that was donated to the museum. After the guided tour, be sure to stop and see the 20 minute or so video about the history of Atchison. Lots of great tidbits about Atchison residents. Tour guides are VERY knowledgeable and filled with interesting tidbits. Admission fee of $5 is well worth it.

4. Nell Hill's

Atchison, KS +1 816-746-4320 http://nellhills.com/
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Nell Hill's

A home furnishings specialty shop.

5. Atchison County Historical Society Museum

Atchison, KS http://www.atchisonhistory.org
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Atchison County Historical Society Museum

6. Atchison Rail Museum

200 S 10th St, Atchison, KS 66002-2772 +1 913-367-2427 http://www.cityofatchison.com/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=18
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Atchison Rail Museum

Reviewed By ttowntriper - Topeka, United States

Bought tickets here for a ghost tour and saw a lot of cool old items retaliated to the famous Atchison , Topeka And Sante Fe

7. The Sallie House

508 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS 66002-1905 http://www.thesalliehouse.com/
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The Sallie House

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