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Replica of the Joseph McNulty Log Hotel located at the corner of Main and Cypress. Built in 1872 just across the street north, the original Log Hotel was one of the first dwellings in Stockton. The replica was built in 1961, with much of the work…

Main Street Christian Church on the corner of Main and Elm. Notice the poles painted with white. This marked the route of the White Way. Auto tourists were encouraged to travel this route in order to build up the towns along the way.

South side of Main Street, Stockton, in the 1930s

Nova Theater - In 1932 the Nova Theater was one of the finest theaters in the area. Many generations have enjoyed going to the movies at the Nova. The Nova closed its doors in 1974 but in 1997, some local residents started the task of reopening the…

photos of families, businesses, and homes

Memorial Stone - The stone put up at the Stockton Cemetery in memory of Pvt. Rooks, whom Rooks County was named after.

In 1923 the new Courthouse was ready for occupancy. This four-story Bedford limestone (from a quarry in Indiana) building was, and continues to be a source of great pride to the community. Interior wainscoating and stairs are marble. Built at a cost…

The 1956 Ford Mainline Raffle car and Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Trailer at the Rooks County Fair, August 1956. Following the barbeque and Webster Lake Dedication Ceremony, a dance was held in Stockton. The final item for the day was the raffle…

Main Road looking west of Stockton, Ks -- June 18, 1908. The Solomon River was a mile wide at flood stage.

The Carnegie Library - In 1909, the Library Association of Stockton contacted Andrew Carnegie, who agreed to donate $5,000.00 for a library building. The Association donated it's property for the library site, and the voters of Stockton agreed to an…