Fredonia Explorations
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Fredonia Explorations | ArchitectureGold Dust HotelOne of the most photographed buildings on the southeast corner of the downtown square is the historic Gold Dust Hotel. Opened in 1885, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Historical HomesAmong many other places of interest, Fredonia has some historical homes that have been nicely preserved!Old Mill DamThe scenic Old Mill Dam is now part of the Fredonia electrical plant and mill dam park. It is located south on 3rd Street one mile to Golf Course, then west on gravel road one mile.Steve's True Value Hardware StoreOn the corner of 7th & Madison on the Downtown Square, Steve’s Hardware store has supplied the community for many years now.Stone House GalleryVisual art collection housed in 1872 stone house.The BandstandBuilt by the WPA in 1932, the bandstand is located on the southwest corner of the downtown square.The Clock TowerView clockworks through the windows and watch as the antique mechanism chimes for every hour!The Historic Fredonia Town SquareMany of the buildings on the downtown square were built in the late 1800's or early 1900's. Some have been restored while others have seen better days. Regardless, there is much rich history and architecture preserved in these buildings.Wilson County Historical Society MuseumLocated on the east side of the square, the museum is housed in the former Wilson County jail and Sheriff's residence built in 1915. |
Susan John
716 Madison, PO Box 449
Fredonia, KS 66736 Phone: 620.378.3221 Fax: 620.378.4833 |