Corner of 6th St & US Hwy 81, Concordia, Kansas 66901
The longest sculpted brick mural in the US. The three-dimensional mural measures 140 ft long with 5 15 ft and 2 20ft sections. The mural was carved in 7 seperate sections. Over 90 thousand pounds of clay was used to make the bricks. The wall is at 6th st and US Hwy 81, on the West side of the street. It is part of the Cloudy County Muesum exhibits.
The museum and research center is a collection point and research point for information concerning the orphan trains that went through Concordia from 1854 to 1929. Approximately 250,000 orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children from the New York City area were sent to rural communities in 48 states and Canada. Concordia was a major stopping point for many of the children.
Cloud County Museum
635 Broaway, Concordia, Kansas 66901
Housed in the former Carnegie library the museum has Charlie Blosser's Lincoln-Page airplane, POW camp memorabilia, and many county attractions.
Nazareth Motherhouse
923 Mound Street, Concordia, Kansas 66901
Headquarters for the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Motherhouse was built in 1903 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Tours are available and the Lourdes-Park is a magnificant walking park
POW Camp Concordia
1555 Union Road, Concordia, KS 66901
Prisoner of war camp that operated from 1943-1945. This is the largest POW camp in Kansas.
Brown Grand Theatre
310 W 6th St., Concordia, KS 66901
The Brown Grand Theatre is a community based historical theatre located in Concordia, Kansas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theatre has been called "the most elegant theater between Kansas City and Denver" and to this day plays host to many popular events in the region.
Be sure to visit the National Orphan Train Complex.
Be sure to explore the beautiful Nazareth Convent.
POW Camp Concordia Museum
Orphan Train Wall Mural
Concordia is rich w/historic sites, such as Cloud County Museum