Garden of Eden
National Register of Historic Places

Garden of Eden

Lucas, Russell County, Kansas
Listed
April 27, 1977
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
77000595

Location

2nd and Kansas Ave.
Lucas, Russell County, Kansas
39.05917, -98.53480

Significance

Garden of Eden is a site in Lucas, Russell County, Kansas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1977, under reference number 77000595. It is recognized for its significance in Art, Engineering and Architecture.

Categories

ARTENGINEERINGARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Evangelical Lutheran School
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Nearby Battles

Saline and Solomon River Raids 1868
1868Indian Wars
11.2 mi
Saline River Valley Raids 1868
1868Indian Wars
11.2 mi
Solomon River Raids
1868Indian Wars
13.3 mi
Saline River Raids
1868Indian Wars
14.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Garden of Eden listed on the National Register?

Garden of Eden was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Garden of Eden?

Garden of Eden is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Garden of Eden?

The period of significance for Garden of Eden is recorded as the listed era.

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