The museum at 327 New York Avenue was opened in 1984. The artifacts
on display all relate to people or history from Jackson County.
Examples: bottles manufactured here in Holton, Kansas; a unique
collection of W.P.A. dolls; beautiful hand carved wooden canes; silk
spun from silkworms raised in our county; millinery pieces with
photographs of the items when they were in the store; oxen yokes;
items used on the farm; articles from the wagon train era; and
household displays.
Some wonderful collections have been loaned over the years, so that
others may share the enjoyment of seeing the items. Displays are
changed monthly.
Our research library covers a wide range of materials.
Many family members have been able to find new information about their families
in our files. Copy service is available.
The Museum is located at 327 New York Avenue (the southwest corner of Fourth
Street and New York Avenue)
Hours: Open by appointment April 1 to October 31. FRiday and Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 2-4 pm. Open by appointment only November through March.
Museum Phone: 785-364-2087. Also by appointment - Phone: 785-364-2981
Find us with this map.
PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ANSEL SEARLES
Link to Home Page Jackson County Historical Society, 216 New York Avenue,
Holton, KS 66416
Non-profit 501(C)(3) | e-mail: jchs@holtonks.net
Museum Phone: 785-364-2087 or Phone: 785-364-4991