National Register of Historic Places
Parker Carousel
Parker Carousel is a historic place in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87000813.
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Parker Carousel
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About this place
What is Parker Carousel?
The Lander Park Carousel, known also as Parker Carousel, Dickinson County Parker Carousel, or Riverton Park Carousel is a historic carousel in Abilene, Kansas. Built around the turn of the 20th century, it is one of only three surviving carousels out of about 68 built by Abilene's Charles W. Parker Carousel Company, and it is the only remains of the company in Abilene today. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987. It is now a feature of the Dickinson County Heritage Center, a local history museum.
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Listing details
- Name
- Parker Carousel
- City
- Abilene
- County
- Dickinson County
- State
- Kansas
- Listed on the National Register
- February 27, 1987
- NRIS reference number
- 87000813
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.91138, -97.20893
When was Parker Carousel listed on the National Register?
Parker Carousel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1987.
Where is Parker Carousel located?
Parker Carousel is located in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas at approximately 38.91138, -97.20893. See the map above.
Is Parker Carousel a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Parker Carousel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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