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Agnes Booth (October 4, 1843 – January 2, 1910) was an Australian-born American actress and in-law of actors Junius Brutus Booth, Edwin Booth, and John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln. She made her US debut in early 1858 as Agnes Land, performing with her sister Belle at Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco. In 1865 she moved t...
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A hidden Kansas gem in post rock limestone country
Source: istockphoto.comTraveling on Interstate 70 through central Kansas one passes though an area of unique geology likely first evidenced to visitors by the unique stone fenceposts denoting agricultural property lines in the area. This is Post Rock Limestone Country — a fairly narrow landscape that hides a beige-color limestone beneath the surface. Given the minimal number of trees in the Kansas High Plains, post rock (Greenhorn) limestone became the go-to source of building materials as this 18-county area was settling and developing during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Source: travelks.comA fascinating Field Guide & Map about post rock limestone architecture produced by the Kansas Post Rock Limestone Coalition led us to Wilson, Kansas where we found a a series of unique architectural buildings constructed out of this hardy material. By the way, Wilson is not the only town where one can see post rock limestone architecture, it just happened to be where we took a break from highway travel. And Wilson was definitely worth a visit, and not just for its iconic buildings.
Wilson United Methodist Church (1888)Throughout this post are photographs from Wilson where post rock limestone has been used as a building material. Among them is the town’s historic 1901 Opera House (see below). Sadly, a 2009 fire in another building spread to the Opera House and destroyed much of the structure.
Progress at Wilson’s open-air Opera House (re-utilizing the 1901 original building after a 2009 fire) in August 2025Normally, such a disaster would difficult to overcome for a small town of 859 people (2020 population). But Wilson is not your typical small town, as they have worked tirelessly to rehabilitate the remaining structure and utilize the building as an open-air event venue. This facility held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 2, 2025. Congratulations!
Grand opening of the open-air event venue at the Wilson Czech Opera House on 9/2/25 – Source: smokyhillscf.org Source: wilsonoperahouse.comFrom the World’s Largest Czech Egg (2016) to the recently installed Lady Liberty Statue (2022), other structures and sites around town depict the strong sense of hometown pride that can be found in Wilson, Kansas. Not only are these placemaking efforts beneficial for the local citizens, but they also draw tourists and tourism dollars off the nearby interstate highway into the town.
Lady Liberty (2022) post rock pedestal exterior World’s largest Czech Egg (2016) in Wilson, KSNot all small towns dotting the American landscape have the wherewithal, grit, and determination found in Wilson, Kansas. But, places like Wilson can serve as a positive example of the hidden potential found in Small Town America, just like the hidden post rock limestone located beneath the surface of Central Kansas. Hopefully, each success story will motivate other communities to follow suit.
Midland Railroad Hotel (1899) in Wilson, KS“Places like Wilson can serve as a positive example of the hidden potential found in Small Town America, just like the hidden post rock limestone located beneath the surface of Central Kansas.”
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If you would be interested in donating to the impressive preservation and placemaking efforts taking place in Wilson, Kansas, below are several resources to consider. Meanwhile, travelers passing through or visiting Kansas should take the time to exit the freeway and visit some of the remarkable towns located in the state’s Post Rock Limestone County.
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Wilson Czech Opera House
Mailing address: PO Box 271, Wilson, KS 67490
Physical location: 415 27th St., Wilson, KS 67490
Email: wilsonoperahouse@gmail.com
Website: https://www.wilsonoperahouse.com/
Phone: 785-658-2199
Registered 501c3: 31-1480824
Historic Tobias Water Tower (1907) and Round Jail (1956-1963) in Wilson, KSSmoky Hills Community Foundation (serving Ellsworth County)
Mailing address: PO Box 265, Ellsworth, KS 67439
Physical location: 519 Prairie Lane, Ellsworth, Kansas 67439
Email: director@smokyhillscf.org
Website: https://smokyhillscf.org/
Phone: (785) 810-1235
Street front in downtown Wilson, KSWilson (community) Pride, Inc.
Phone and email: 785-452-5507 or dcriswell62@gmail.com
Website: http://www.wilsonks.com/
Another post rock limestone building (1886) in downtown Wilson, KS Source: wilsonks.municipalone.com#charities #cities #CzechEgg #fun #geography #geology #history #Kansas #landUse #operaHouse #planning #postRockLimestone #tourism #towns #travel #wilson
Absolutely loved our first 24 hours in Sydney 🤩 what a gorgeous city!
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Also, #Republican lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee recently approved an additional $32 million for the performing arts center, under the condition that the #OperaHouse would be renamed for #MelaniaTrump , the first lady. Another bill introduced in the House would rename the Kennedy Center after #Trump himself.
Would he like the opera house renaming to be celebrated with the staging of "Cats"?
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See if you can guess what happened next! Shot Buried in amendments to the Interior Dept. Gov funding bill, is a stipulation that the Kennedy Center Opera House must be renamed the ‘First Lady Melania Trump Opera House’ in order to receive federal funds. Chaser: The House Appropriations Committee has voted to rename the Kennedy […]
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"She Raised the Palestinian Flag at Royal Opera House—What Happened Next? | AC1G" [3:24 min]
by DRM News
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Quote by DRMN:
"Jul 20, 2025
A performer at London’s Royal Opera House raised a Palestinian flag on stage during the final curtain call of Il Trovatore, sparking viral reactions and backstage chaos. The artist defied an attempt to stop the protest mid-act. What happened next? The Royal Opera House has now issued a public statement.
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Different perpective [cheaper seat ?] same thing.
"Palestinian flag was finally raised at the Royal Opera House in London #gaza #palestine #shorts" [ ± 1-3 min]
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"Palestinian Flag Stuns Royal Opera Audience" [ ± 1-3 min]
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