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Kansas Barbed Wire Museum

LaCrosse, Kansas

General, History, Library, Science, Specialized

The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum in LaCrosse, Kansas is devoted solely to the history and legend of this part of American history often referred to as the “Devils Rope”. On exhibit are over 2000 barbed wire varieties; including samples manufactured between the years 1870 and 1890. Hundreds of antique fencing tools illustrate the inventiveness of pioneers.

General, History, Historical Society, Library

The Kansas Historical Society operates the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives and Library, and Kansas State Capitol Tour Center in Topeka. The Historical Society also operates 16 state historic sites across Kansas.

Kansas Heritage Center

Dodge City, Kansas

History

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library