Cawker City Kansas Historical Attractions
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World's Largest Ball of Twine
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Today, visitors come from far and wide to have a part in making the Ball of Twine bigger. Year-round, twine (pre-measured and weighed) is provided to those that stop by and inquire about having a hand in adding to the Ball. Those that do have the right to claim fame for having added to the monstrosity. *(Visitors adding their own twine, yarn or string is prohibited and, if added, is discreetly removed so as to maintain the credibility of the Ball’s weight.)
Cawker City Museum
Permanent displays include:
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Oldest Organ in Kansas
In 1931, the Cawker Methodists bought the organ and placed it in their native limestone church. This second home for the Pilcher organ was built in 1885 and rebuilt in 1911 after a fire practically destroyed the structure. By 1976, structural defects necessitated the razing of the stone church and a new sanctuary was built. At this time, the organ was restored by Reuter Organ Co., Lawrence, Kansas and installed in the new sanctuary. |