The Tiny Town Of Lucas, Kansas, Is Strangely Full Of Sculptures, Mosaics, And More
We have quite a few odd or strange towns in Kansas, at least more odd than the rest of us. For those of you who are new to how odd Kansas can be, this town full of sculptures, mosaics, and more is the perfect stop to get acquainted with everything unique. Come check out what we’ve got going on!
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Lucas is full of Grassroots Art, which is art created by self-taught individuals, usually during retirement, but they can be of any age! Your artistic vision is never inhibited by classes or judgement, and comes out as pure as it does when you're a child. Even better, many of these art pieces are made from recycled goods and materials!
These tiny homes are made of mostly stone, glass, and concrete, and are all part of a collection that started in 1921 as a roadside attraction. Today, it's owned by the town and sits proudly fenced in to keep it safe.
It's not only the oldest folk art piece in the U.S. that's still intact, but also a display of the artist, S.P. Dinsmoor's biography. Biblical themes, political statements, and plenty of folk art of all sizes covers this property.
At the Grassroots Art Center, you'll find all sorts of sculptures to check out, varying from simpler to very complicated and abstract.
It's also the #2 public bathroom in the whole country! Being #2 isn't bad at all, when you're judging the best places to go #2.
Whether you love mosaics, sculptures, wacky caricatures, or just everything weird, Lucas is the central force of folk art in Kansas.
If you are excited to visit, tour the town, and see all you can, then check out the Get Lucas Facebook page for highlights and some more peeks at what you can spot in town.
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Address: Lucas, KS 67648, USA
