Learn more about the history of the railroad industry in Kansas during a program entitled “Railroaded: The Industry That Shaped Kansas” at 7 p.m., Monday, November 23rd at the Barton County Historical Society. Local historian and author Leo Oliva will explore how the railroad transformed Kansas towns, its economy, politics and daily life leaving a legacy that is still felt today. The program is free, open to the public and is made possible through Humanities Kansas. The Barton County Historical Society is just south of the Arkansas River bridge on Highway 281.The Barton County Historical Society is just south of the Arkansas River bridge on Highway 281.
