Welcome to the Jackson County Historical Society web site in
Jackson County, (Holton), Kansas.
JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

"Preserving the past . . . to serve the future"
Find us with this map.
Check out our links page!
It includes our surrounding counties.

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team: Community Baseball and the American Dream
Founders Day: April 18, 2011
Trails Cafe - 6:30 pm Presented by Fredrick A. Krebs
Sponsored by Kansas Humanities Council
Topic: From the 1860s to the 1960s, minor league and town team baseball built a framework of shared values that strengthened Kansas communities. Using the ideals of teamwork, fair play, community spirit, and hard work, baseball games helped reinforce the importance of community in Kansas towns. Games and players were role models and many players developed into community leaders. This presentation will display memorabilia, and participants are encouraged to bring their stories of local baseball
before 1960.

Jackson County Museum and Roebke House Museum
Open May 1 - October 31 Friday - 10 am - 4 pm Other times by appointment
785-364-4991 jacohistsoc@gmail.com

| Links | Map | Membership Info | Museum | Research | Roebke Memorial
Our organization is supported by wonderful volunteers who keep our
society active in our community. We also maintain two museum buildings.

On site resources include:

surname index
research library
family genealogies
cemetery records
area maps
copy service
information on local sights

The Museum at 327 New York Avenue
(the southwest corner of Fourth Street and New York Avenue)
opened in 1984.
Open May through October
Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
Open by appointment only at other times.
E-mail us at: jacohistsoc@gmail.com
Museum Phone: 785-364-2087. Other phone: 785-364-4991
Link to Museum page


The Roebke Memorial Museum at 216 New York Avenue
was given to the society in 1987 in memory of Louis and Kate Roebke and family.
The exhibits in the restored house include an extensive collection of fine
Victorian era clothing, a children's room, the Roebke girls' 100-year-old+ graduation dresses,
and many musical items, including an organ, player piano, Victrola and concertina.
The Roebke Memorial Museum can be accessed by stopping at the museum during open hours
and at other times by appointment.
For information phone 785-364-4991.
Link to Roebke Memorial page

Current towns in Jackson County are:
Circleville, Delia, Denison, Holton, Hoyt, Larkinburg,
Mayetta, Netawaka, Soldier, Whiting
Other communities, plus former towns, include:
Adrian, Avoca, Banner, Birmingham, Bucks Grove, Carbon
Carl, Cope, Elk City, James Crossing, Larkin, Lawndale
Nadeau, New Brighton, New Eureka, North Cedar, Ontario, Smithland
South Cedar, Straight Creek Station, Sullivan, Tippenville
(The following link shows a map of Jackson County in1878)
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1878/images/jackson.jpg

For more information on the current Holton or Jackson County area check out these links:Holton/Jackson County general information: holtonks.net
City of Holton: holtonks.net/city
Jackson County Tourism/Economic development:JacksonCountyKansas.com
Jackson County Courthouse Offices: jackson.kansasgov.com

Jackson County Historical Society
216 New York Avenue
Holton, KS 66436

Non-profit 501(C)(3)
e-mail:jacohistsoc@gmail.com
Museum Phone: 785-364-2087 or Phone: 785-364-4991

OUR SOCIETY IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

ORIGINAL WEB SITE CREATED BY NEVA FRALEY
Maintained periodically by volunteers