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Philip Houston Bed And Breakfast
Philip Houston House is a historic building currently used as a lodging establishment in Rexford, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1906 in Gem, Kansas by Philip Sherman Houston, a landowner and banker who was an early Thomas County, Kansas, Thomas County pioneer, and later moved to the location in Rexford. It is owned by The Shepherd's Staff, a conference venue in Rexford. The establishment is styled in Queen Anne style architecture in the United States, Queen Anne Victorian architecture. It is furnished with vintage décor — such as lace curtains, crystal chandeliers, antiques and original woodwork. It has three bedrooms, a library and a veranda. The house was added to the Kansas Register of Historic Places in 2005. References External links * * Buildings and structures in Thomas County, Kansas {{Kansas-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rexford, Kansas
Rexford is a city in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197. History Rexford was founded in approximately 1887. It was named in honor of a member of the Rexford family who died in a fire that engulfed the family home. They were some of the first settlers in the area and had been there for years. The first post office in Rexford was established in August 1888. Geography Rexford is located at (39.470512, -100.743975). Rexford is located along U.S. Route 83 about 20 miles north of Interstate 70. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The region has occasional, significant blizzards when the entire area can be without electricity. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rexford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |