Merriam Kansas Historic Sites and a special find

 I started out on the Merriam Historic Tour today.  

Stop 1 - Former residence of Shawnee Indian, John Silverheels built in 1830. Silverheels was given 800 acres in Northeast Johnson County in a treaty by President Buchanan. The 2- story log cabin is now covered by siding with an additional porch. Original fireplaces have been removed. This home is now owned by the VanNeuvenhouyse family.  (I copied this.)

Stop 2 - Brown Park

 In memory of Esther E. Brown, a local resident who organized citizen support in the South Park area for litigation leading to the 1949 Webb vs. School District #90 case and ultimately the Kansas Supreme Court’s decision to admit black children to the schools.

Stop 3 Original Merriam School

I got lost.  I ended up here with the seeds.

 Merriam School, built in 1872, is the oldest building still standing in Merriam today. Originally constructed of bricks fired and made on site, this two-story building served all eight grades until 1911. Over the years, the building has been occupied by the Merriam Sunday School, two car dealers, gas service company, a garage, music company and Pittman Moving Company. 

Stop 4 Campbell House

Home of David Gee Campbell, the founder of Campbelltown. The original house was moved from Shawnee in 1864 and placed on an 18” rock foundation and basement, made from stone and sand hauled from Turkey Creek. The house burned down in 1890 and was later rebuilt on the original foundation. The house stands today with some changes and is owned by the Merriam Christian Church and currently serves as the office of the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.

I walked down the street to the Still Time Sculpture.

Stop 5 - I totally got lost.  I mean really lost.

Then I was found.  Russell Stover Store

This place is magical

Yes, I got a box of bloopers

Where can you find Easter, Halloween, and Christmas candies in August?

Here

Here is my Bloopers Box - 3lbs for 13.99

This is what I had for lunch.

I got totally off track here.  I have at least 10 stops left.  But I have priorities and I needed to get my chocolate home.

I'll continue tomorrow.