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50 Years of Mother's Day Marke...

Marysville’s first Mother’s Day Flea Market was in 1976 in conjunction with the city’s celebrations commemorating the nation’s bicentennial. The inaugural event was held on Mother’s Day and drew more than 5000 people to the city. Howard Kessinger, editor of The Marysville Advocate, editorialized the “flea market turned the clock back on three blocks of Main Street to the days when conversation was more important than business and time was...
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Better, Not Bigger: Shaping...

These are just a few of the ideas shared by Jeff Siegler, an author and consultant on...
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Why Main Street Matters

Written by Wayne Kruse, executive director of OneMarysville I attended the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa...
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A town brimming with creativity, culture, and a strong sense of community, Marysville takes full advantage of its location near the Big Blue River to offer a serene stay.

World Atlas

Imagine being so wealthy that you can build a stunning home with the first running water in the county in the late 1870s. Complete with statuary, fine china dishes, and opulent furnishings, the Koester House Museum in Marysville, Kansas, serves as an example of how a German immigrant, arriving in America at the age of 7, became a prominent businessman without a formal education.

When traveling in North Central Kansas, detour to Marysville for a $5 guided tour of the mansion and its gardens – always in bloom during spring!

One Delightful Life

We explored the Koester House Museum & Garden and can’t wait to go back! This beautifully preserved Victorian mansion was home to Sylvia and Charles Koester, a prominent Marysville family with an incredible love story.

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Written by Wayne Kruse, executive director of OneMarysville I attended the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa...
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At OneMarysville, we know that strong communities are full of people who care. Each week, we feature...
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50 Years of Mother's Day Ma...

Marysville’s first Mother’s Day Flea Market was in 1976 in conjunction with the city’s celebrations commemorating the...
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