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Cloud County Convention & Tourism |
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DISCOVER CONCORDIA KANSAS! |
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Cloud County Concordia • Ames • Aurora • Clyde • Glasco • Jamestown • Miltonvale • Rice • St. Joseph |
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Home of: The National Orphan Train Museum, Nazareth Convent, Brown Grand Theatre, WWII POW Camp Concordia and the Whole Wall Mural!
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is located in this restored Union Pacific Depot. Also on the grounds is the Morgan-Dowell Research Center which houses a collection of information and documents to assist those seeking information on Orphan Train Riders. Admission—Adults $5 Children $3 Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:30am-Noon & 1:00pm-4:30pm 785-243-4471 |
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Concordia is located in North Central Kansas, just 47 miles north of I-70 on US81. Concordia is the Cloud County seat with a population of just over 5,000. |
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Nazareth Motherhouse, headquarters for the Sisters of St. Joseph, was erected in 1903 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Ask about a tour of this incredible building. Monday-Friday 2-4 p.m. 785-243-2113
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Visit the Cloud County Museum to see two rooms of memorabilia and then drive out to the site to see the tower and guard house. (two miles north on US 81, right on Union Road one mile) For a tour of the site call: 243-4303 or Paul at 243-1710.
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Come Spend the Day Away With Us! |
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Upon completion in 1907, the Belleville Telescope described the Brown Grand as “the largest, most modern and in every respect the finest theatre in the state”. Restored to its original splendor, this 650 seat theatre is a must see! Hours: Tuesday-Friday10-12; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Self guided "just looking around" - $2 Guided Tours : During office hours or by special arrangement (30-45 min) $5 per adult |
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The longest sculpted brick mural in the US, located on the east wall of the Cloud County Museum Annex at the corner of US81 & 6th St. , downtown Concordia is a must see! 785-243-4303 |
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Cloud County Museum Journey back in time at the Cloud County Museum located at 625 Broadway, Concordia. Housed in the former 1908 Carnegie library building, this large museum features Charles Blosser's 1928 Lincoln Page bi-plane hanging from the ceiling, a working water pump, bells that beg to be rung, the old county jail cell, two rooms of P.O.W. Camp Concordia memorabilia, and much more. 785-243-2866 |
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Kansas Travel Information Check here for road conditions, closures, construction/detour and travel weather information. Phone: Call 5-1-1 or 1-866-KDOT if unable to access 511.
Mobile Phones: http://511mm.ksdot.org |
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Meridian Way Wind Farm Located eight miles south of Concordia, Meridian Way Wind Farm consists of 67Vestas V90-3.0 MW turbines, the largest on-shore wind turbine currently being installed in the United States. |
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Cloud County (Concordia) is home to three, 8 Wonders of Kansas finalists:
Commerce: Cloud Ceramics Customs: Kearn Auction House History: National Orphan Train Museum
Spend a day with us to learn more! |
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For more details or upcoming events see our Calendar of Events |
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130 E. 6th St. Concordia, KS 66901 785.243.4303
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-12 1-5 Sat. 10-1
Email: tourcloudcounty@yahoo.com Facebook: Cloud Tourism |
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Sign up now to attend:
2011 Girls Day Out Shop Rally Saturday, November 12 Load your girlfriends in a car, check-in to get your map and instructions and the race is on! Loads of prizes, great bargains, and a mini-vacation all in one! Call today for more information: 785-243-4303
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