Historic Sites near Vinland, Kansas
Photos courtesy John Charlton, Kansas Geological Survey. Sept. 2002Right: Vinland Storefront (now a private residence) Click here to see other historic sites in Douglas County
Vinland Fair Association Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 1736 N. 700 Rd., Baldwin
The Vinland Fair is one of the oldest fairs in the state of Kansas. Each August, community members bring quilts, baked goods, home grown vegetables and flowers to show off. Rabbits, poultry and livestock compete, as do local farmers in tractor pulls, mower races and the like. Each night great food is provided by local groups like the Vinland Elementary School PTO, and we think the best Talent Show in the entire world showcases local talent with such acts as comedy routines, singing, instrumental music and more. It's an old-fashioned fair that's rare to find these days!  CLICK HERE and download guidelines and plant lists to grow your own entries for this year's Vinland Fair!		Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Owner: Private Historic Function: Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function: Fair Current Function: Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Fair
Coal Creek Library 698 E. 1719 Rd., Baldwin City
The Coal Creek Library is the oldest continuously operated library in the state of Kansas. Librarian, Martha Smith, turned 100 last years old in 2005 and she continues to operates the library each summer when it's not too hot. Coal Creek Library Association Architectural Style: Other Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949, 1950-1974 Owner: Private Historic Function: Education Historic Sub-function: Library Current Function: Education, Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Library, Museum	MORE INFO on Coal Creek Library history
Vinland Grange Hall Jct. of Oak and Main Sts., Vinland
		Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture, Social History Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Social Historic Sub-function: Business, Meeting Hall Current Function: Recreation And Culture, Social Current Sub-function: Meeting Hall, Museum
Vinland Presbyterian Church 697 E. 1725 Rd., Baldwin
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Gothic Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Religion Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Stony Point Church About 1/4 mile west of Vinland Valley Nursery on County Road 460 (N 600 Road)
MORE INFO		The church at Stony Point Cemetery was rediscovered by local historic preservationists when Doug and Amy were asked by the cemetery board if they would be interested in moving it to the nursery to use as a shop. The board couldn't afford the upkeep on the structure and were considering razing the hundred year old building. Knowing that the building should stay where it was, and convinced area neighbors would feel the same way, they contacted people they knew would take an interest in helping the cemetery board raise funds and do the work necessary to preserve the church. $8,000 was raised by the Friends of Stony Point Cemetery, and since that time the siding has been restored, a new roof installed and the original windows are being rebuilt. The church, an untouched time capsule unused since 1901, has been placed on the historic register, and Amy is now the secretary on the board of trustees.