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Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Kansas And They’re Incredible

Discover some of the oldest photos ever taken in Kansas, showcasing its history from the mid-1800s.

Updated Jun 8, 2024

Written by 

Clarisa Akred

Partially thanks to dedicated history-keepers and donations to the Library of Congress, there's a good chunk of Kansas' history documented here and there. The art of photography didn't take off until the mid-1800s, so there's not much to look at from before then... but what about during that time? We've looked through archives upon archives and found some of the oldest photos ever taken in Kansas. What did Kansas look like in the 1800s? Come find out!

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So, what did Kansas look like in the 1800s? At least we have a general idea! Do you have any old photos from your family's collections from this era? Feel free to share them with us in the comments! For more Kansas from the past, you should check out this iconic piece of Kansas history. Planning to visit and need something cool to do? Check out all the goings-on with our friends at Viator.

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