Kansas Postcards

Kansas Postcards

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Missouri River Highway Bridge Near Leavenworth, Kansas - No text on back. Postcard is unused but has writing on back indicating a date of 1953. Very good condition.

Wyatt Earp - Born March 19, 1848 in Monmouth, Illinois - Died in Los Angeles January 13, 1929. Today no western peace officer is more celebrated than Wyatt Earp, the man who gained fame in Dodge City, Kansas and Tombstone , Arizona. Wyatt was best known for his part in the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral, in Tombstone , Arizona, where he, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and Doc Holliday, fought it out with the Clanton Gang.

Pony Express Station, Marysville, Kansas - Text on Back: Pony Express Station No. 1, Marysville, Kansas. Built in 1859-60, Pony Express Station No. 1 is the only station remaining on its original location on the Pony Express trail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. After riding 12 hours from St. Joseph and changing horses at 13 relay stations, this station was "home," as another rider continued westward. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

White Cloud, Kansas - Replica of vintage photograph from White Cloud, Kansas. No text on back. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

Rock City - Text on back: K-22-Rock City, Near Minneapolis, Kansas. Rock City, with its 200 large eroded sandstone concretions, is a curious geological formation. Vintage postcard is unused, in good condition, showing some edge wear, and mark on center top front.

Greetings From Kansas - Text on back: Vintage Card Scene. From the Curt Teich Archives. Route 66 Nostalgia Series. Distributed exclusively by A-Town. Distributed by A-Town Merchants, 6654-A Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109. Postcard is new and in excellent condition.

Nicodemus - 1885 - Text on back - Nicodemus National Historic Site, Kansas. View of Washington Street, Nicodemus in 1885. Founded in September, 1877, Nicodemus already consisted of about 300 Black settlers. By the mid-1880's, Nicodemus had been transformed into a prosperous town. They boasted of two newspapers, three general stores, at least three churches, a number of small hotels, one school, literary society, ice cream parlor, a bank, a livery, numerous homes and more. Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.

World's Largest Things - Text on back: This is an Art Car. It's name is Scout. I drive it every day. No, things don't fall off. It reflects the things I study: Roadside attractions, kitsch, visionary art environments, and world's largest things. Erika, www.WorldsLargestThings.com (The car is in Lucas, Kansas) Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.

Kansas Map & Seal - Text on back: Kansas U.S.A. The seal: In the foreground a settler plows the land near his cabin. He represents agriculture as the basis of Kansas' future prosperity. Behind him a wagon train moves westward with other settleres. In the distance Indians pursue a herd of buffalo. The ship stands for commerce. The 34 stars show the number of states on January 29, 1861, when Kansas joined the union. Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.

Whistlin' Through Kansas - Many Kansas towns were established along railroad lines in the late 1800's. While many of the trains are gone, an occasional whistle still can be heard. Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.

Lawmen and Gunfighters: Text on Back: Dodge City, also known as the "Queen of the Cowtowns," or "Babylon of the Frontier" left the West with the notorious legacy of Boot Hill. The city was also known for its famous gunfighters who held positions as lawmen of the Dodge City Peace Commission. Pictured here in this famous photograph are (top row): W.H. Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson; (sitting): Charlie Bassett, Wyatt Earp, L. McLean, Neal Brown.

Haunted Atchison, Kansas - Text on Back: McInteer Villa, an exuberantly-styled home built in 1890, is one of the ghost-inhabited residences featured on the annual "Haunted Atchison" Trolley Tour in Atchison, Kansas. The popular tour is offered nightly in the weeks leading up to Halloween. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

Kansas Original RV - Text on back: Kansas History. Westward travelers across the Kansas prairies during the 1800's carried everything with them much the same as we do in our modern recreational vehicles. Postcard is unused and in very good condition.

Kansas State Capitol in Topeka - The Kansas Capitol in Topeka is one of the most beautiful State Capitols in the country. Postcard is new and in mint condition.

Nicodemus - Text on back - Nicodemus National Historic Site, Kansas. This area preserves, protects and interprets the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War. The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African-Americans who dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities. Postcard is new, unused and in excellent condition.

Junction City, Kansas Auditorium - Damage to upper left corner.

Kansas Sunflower State - Text on back: Greetings from the Sunflower State. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

$2.09 Item #: ksn-6

Pony Express - Text on back: From 1860-1862, before telegraph service linked the country, Pony Express riders carried mail in relays from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. In Kansas, the route passed through Elwood, Troy, Seneca, Marysville and Hanover. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.