Location: Atchison
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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. Astronauts' Memorial
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This memorial located in the International Forest of Friendship honors those who lost their lives in space exploration.
2. Mount Saint Scholastica
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 638jeanninew - Lawrence, United States
Mount St. Scholastica offers so much....quiet, peacefulness, spirituality, a special place for a retreat. Arrangements can be made for a tour of the Benedictine Sisters smaller Chapel and the larger Chapel both having beautiful historical stained glass windows. The Sophia Center offers one-day and weekend educational workshops on many interesting topics. Also available are individualized personal retreats with excellent spiritual directors. I highly recommend Mount St. Scholastica.
3. St. Benedict Abbey
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By johnfO1796QB
This huge church--built in 1957--serves both the abbey and the adjacent Benedictine College. From the back, one gets an impression of the church's enormous size. At the front is a huge mosaic. The monks invite visitors to join them in their daily prayer in the upper church. Below is a large chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe that also merits a visit.
4. Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
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!
5. Muchnic Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
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!!
6. Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge
7. Amelia Earhart Earthwork
8. The Sallie House
9. St. Benedict Parish
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
