Category: Locations
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Chase County’s Stone Bridges
Chase County, Kansas, used to have many stone arch bridges, most of which were premium-quality structures. Only three of these bridges remain now. These remaining bridges are a picturesque part of the Flint Hills.
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Another Cowley Stone Culvert Discovered
We recently found a stone arch culvert near Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas. This is a unique, very-well built structure, and is located on the edge of the Kaw Wildlife Area.
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Cowley’s Stone Bridges: A Vanishing Heritage
The stone arch bridges of Cowley County are a vanishing part of Cowley’s history. In this post we show the rich heritage of these bridges and how they helped shape the lives of people in Cowley County.
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Another Major Stone Bridge Found in Butler County
We recently found another true stone arch bridge with a span of 24′ in Butler County, Kansas. Located south of Rosalia, this high-and-dry structure was built by Rosalia Township.
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Cowley County Loses a Stone Arch Culvert
A moderate-sized stone arch culvert near Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas, that had been damaged in 2024 has been replaced with a modern structure. This unique structure was the largest of several similar ones in the area.
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Tallgrass Prairie’s Fox Creek Stone Arch Bridge: Part 3
Located on a road connecting Strong City, Chase County, Kansas, with the well-known Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a simple stone arch bridge. This is the last part of our series on the history of this old bridge.
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Tallgrass Prairie’s Fox Creek Stone Arch Bridge: Part 2
Located on a road connecting Strong City, Chase County, Kansas, with the well-known Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a simple stone arch bridge. This is part two of the series on the history of this old bridge.
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Tallgrass Prairie’s Fox Creek Stone Arch Bridge: Part 1
Located on a road connecting Strong City, Chase County, Kansas, with the well-known Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a simple stone arch bridge. In this series we investigate the history of this old bridge.
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An Augusta Stone Arch Culvert
We recently found a stone arch culvert near Augusta in Butler County, Kansas, which has been widened on both sides with a concrete arch. This large structure is a remnant of the many stone bridges that once graced the area.
