Norton County Historical Museum

Norton County Historical Museum The Norton County Historical Museum’s mission is to educate the community and its visitors about l

Does anyone remember this structure?
08/30/2026

Does anyone remember this structure?

Looking for a photo probably from the 50s or 60s that would show the business murals on the south side of the Ryan build...
08/29/2026

Looking for a photo probably from the 50s or 60s that would show the business murals on the south side of the Ryan building(Raney Drugstore).

Does anyone remember the wading pool at Elmwood Park? Thanks Jim A. for letting us scan this photo.
08/20/2026

Does anyone remember the wading pool at Elmwood Park? Thanks Jim A. for letting us scan this photo.

Water distribution map from 1928. Surprised it still exists. Extremely brittle and not on display.
08/15/2026

Water distribution map from 1928. Surprised it still exists. Extremely brittle and not on display.

Early 1900’s infrastructure work State Street Norton Kansas.
07/31/2026

Early 1900’s infrastructure work State Street Norton Kansas.

Staying on the same block as the Catholic Church- Bowers Tavern. Card was mailed in 1907 by Maude who worked there.
07/21/2026

Staying on the same block as the Catholic Church- Bowers Tavern. Card was mailed in 1907 by Maude who worked there.

Catholic Church-Norton Kansas-original brick exterior-before brick streets
07/17/2026

Catholic Church-Norton Kansas-original brick exterior-before brick streets

Band from 1913. Anyone recognize an ancestor?
07/11/2026

Band from 1913. Anyone recognize an ancestor?

07/10/2026

During June the Historical Society posted a photo every day, The photos received 137,180 hits. The most popular was the flooded football field with 15,554. Followed by the View of Norton, Rod’s Texaco, Washington St businesses, and high school boys eating. The least viewed photo was Woodrow Wilson campaigning in Norton.
So we need to post more disaster photos and stay away from politics.

July 4, 1911. Norton Ks.
07/10/2026

July 4, 1911. Norton Ks.

Address

105 E Lincoln Street
Norton, KS
67654

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 4pm
Saturday 2pm - 4pm

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+17858775107

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