Art Work of Crawford County Driving Tour

Galleries, Monuments, Murals & Sculptures of Crawford County in Southeast Kansas. Includes locations in Arma, Franklin, Frontenac, Girard, McCune, and Pittsburg.

Art Work of Crawford County Driving Tour

Radley, Kansas 66762, United States

Created By: Explore Crawford County

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Galleries, Monuments, Murals & Sculptures of Crawford County in Southeast Kansas. Includes locations in Arma, Franklin, Frontenac, Girard, McCune, and Pittsburg.


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Engraved stones from American Legions throughout Kansas and an airplane propeller were used to create a monument honoring the namesake of this local airport.
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Features several historic buildings in the Girard community.
This large, colorful mural honors the rural folk art tradition of barn quilts and was dedicated at Girard's sesquicentennial in 2018.
Dedicated on Girard's Centennial Birthday in 1969, this monument honors the spot the town's founder shot a deer and claimed the land for the new community.
South exterior of building
Inside Miners Hall Museum. A charcoal mural by Antonio Martinez, tells the story of the thousands of immigrants who came to America to work in area coal mines.
Carved statues by chainsaw artist Ed Babcock.
Created for Arma's 100th centennial in 2009, this mural highlights the community's mining past as well as popular businesses through the years.
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Inside the Kansas Technology Center courtyard
This gallery features special exhibitions. Located inside the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S Homer St, Pittsburg, KS.
By famed sports artist, Ted Watts, this mural series highlights Carnie Smith and his Kansas State Teacher’s College Gorillas who won the 1957 and 1961 NAIA National Football Championships. Located inside the Weede Physical Education buil... Read more
A larger-than-life bronze reproduction of an ancient Chinese sculpture made during the Han Dynasty and was a 100th birthday gift to the University from a dignitary in China. Located along the southeast edge of University Lake and is access... Read more
A hand crafted 2,000 pound bronze Gorilla sculpture towers over Gorilla Village. Designed by world-renowned artist, Tom Corbin, and unveiled in 2014. Located east of Carnie Smith Stadium, 1705 S Joplin St, Pittsburg, KS.  
Completed in 2004, by Mark Switlik. Oversees Willard Plaza, on the north end of Nation Hall, 1808 E Elm St, Pittsburg, KS.
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Created by Joe Beeler, this sculpture is at the entrance to the Bryant Student Health Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University, 112 E Lindburg St, Pittsburg, KS.
Located on the south wall of Kazoku Sushi & Hibachi, 1618 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.
Displays contemporary art from contributors from all over the U.S., university faculty, graduate students, and other local artists. Located inside Porter Hall on PSU campus, 202 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS. ...
Bronze sculpture of a Native American playing a flute. Designed by Joe Beeler and dedicated on October 11, 2001. Located east of Porter Hall on the Pittsburg State University campus, 202 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS.
An iconic fiberglass structure created by the late Larry Wooster, an art instructor at the university. Located on the south side of Overman Student Center on the Pittsburg State University campus, 302 E Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS.
A memorial to Catholic priest from Kansas who served as a Korean War II U.S. Army Chaplain. Died a POW while ensuring survival of others. Awarded Medal of Honor. Located inside St Pius X Catholic Center on the campus of Pittsburg State Uni... Read more
The best place to get a selfie with Pittsburg State's splif-face gorilla logo. PSU is the only college in the nation with a gorilla mascot. Located on the north side of an apartment building at 301 S Pine St, Pittsburg, KS. ...
Located on the west end behind the Books & Burrow plus Miners + Monroe buildings. Accessible from the west alley. A collaborative project between Books & Burrow and Miners + Monroe, titled Lenaswa Waayaahtanonki or Bison of the Whir... Read more
This tiger is named for the former owner of the building, and what was once Broadway Productions - a popular costume and gift shop. Today, the building is Main Street Axe ("more fun than darts"). This mural is by art students at Pittsburg S... Read more
This mural features sunflowers and plants to help brighten Downtown Pittsburg. Finished 2021. By Jenna Spencer. Located on the south side of the building at 111 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.
This historic building includes decades old 140' exterior painted sign. Murals inside include coal fired kiddy-sized train & logos honoring local schools. Murals by Jenna Spencer. Inside the Fun Zone Depot, 104 N Locust, St, Pittsburg,... Read more
Built in 1904 to sell tombstones & monuments. Exterior includes hand carved stone figures of prominent folk heroes including Mark Twain and Carrie Nation. Located on the southside of Jimmy B's Saloon, 202 N Locust St, Pittsburg, KS. ...
On the south side of the Frisco Freight Event Center. By Jenna Spencer.
Unintintionally, the largest mural in Downtown Pittsburg has an Alfred Hitchcock vibe. By Jenna Spencer.
Along old Jefferson Highway, this transportation heritage mural shows off vehicles of multiple eras. Look for the quirky element of surprise.
Honoring Women of Faith, this sculpture by Linda Dabeau is in the shadows of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was dedicated in 2006.
inside The Corner Patio
North exterior
Inside White Elephant Emporium
An artists' cooperative gallery, ArtForms offers handmade art & fine crafts for sale as well as hands-on workshops led by member artists in a casual atmosphere.
Inside Eclectical Soul Dance Studio
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Northwest exterior
Located inside the Memorial Auditorium, this gallery is a jewel within a jewel, featuring the work of local artists & exhibits on loan from other galleries.
Located inside the Memorial Auditorium, murals depict Greek theatre's two ancient symbols for comedy (sock) and tragedy (buskin); and, a vintage movie theater marquee, which includes posters for upcoming performances. Murals by Jenna Spe... Read more
Get your picture taken with your favorite cartoon hero or villain. Mural is on the outside wall of a non-profit charity working to help meet basic needs.
Call it "street art", "fine art" or "a mural" - Pittsburg ArtWalk artists were each given a space to paint their interpretation of the term "Your Downtown". Artists: Holly Kranker, Camilla Fearmonti, Elizabeth Cosby, Heather Horton, Jenna ... Read more
inside Root Coffeehouse
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Photography Mural is on west exterior of building. Other murals are inside TOAST.
Created by Pittsburg State art students, a young miner gives flowers to a Southeast Kansas girl holding a chicken. ...
Advertising mural is on south exterior wall. Carriage Wagon and Plow Work ghost sign is inside Signet Coffee.
Inside Limelight Marketing mural
To find this one, you have to know where it is. It's a large, very colorful mural in the alley on the west side of Embellish Boutique, 123 N Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS.
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Tells the story of the immigrants who settled in Southeast Kansas and shows what the immediate area looked like at the turn of the century. Located at Immigrant Park, 106 W 2nd St, Pittsburg, KS.
Miner's Memorial includes a larger-than-life-size bronze statue of an era miner, with granite monuments inscribed with the names of miners who worked in the Pittsburg-Weir coalfields. Located at 200 N Walnut St, Pittsburg, KS. ...
Located inside the Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N Walnut St, Pittsburg, KS. This building has a unique history and showcases a mural plus other art work and exhibits. A rare Carnegie library Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie donated towards th... Read more
In the style of vintage "Welcome from..." postcards. By Jenna Spencer. On the side of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Explore Crawford County building. ...

 

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