National Register of Historic Places

White, William Allen, House

White, William Allen, House is a historic place in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000318.

Emporia, Lyon County, KansasListed May 14, 1971NRIS #71000318★ National Historic Landmark

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What is White, William Allen, House?

The Red Rocks State Historic Site is a Kansas historic site at 927 Exchange Street in Emporia, Kansas. It preserves the William Allen White House, also known as Red Rocks, which was the home of Progressive journalist William Allen White from 1899 until his death in 1944. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The property, designated a state historic site in 2001, is operated by the Kansas Historical Society.

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Name: White, William Allen, House
City: Emporia
County: Lyon County
State: Kansas
Listed on the National Register: May 14, 1971
NRIS reference number: 71000318
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 38.40957, -96.17540

When was White, William Allen, House listed on the National Register?

White, William Allen, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1971.

Where is White, William Allen, House located?

White, William Allen, House is located in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas at approximately 38.40957, -96.17540. See the map above.

Is White, William Allen, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. White, William Allen, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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