Overview
Stockton is a city in Western Kansas.
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Stockton
Rooks County Historical Society and Museum
The museum features one of the largest displays of dolls in the area. Lorenzo Fuller was one of Rooks County's more famous residents. Born and raised in Stockton, Lorenzo was awarded a scholarship to Juilliard School of …
Nicodemus
In the decades immediately following the US Civil War, thousands of freed slaves were lured to the high plains states, often with exaggerated claims about the wonderful weather and the rich land being given away. One set…
Rooks County Free Fair
The Rooks County Free Fair is held annually in early to mid August and features Motorcycle and IMCA Sanctioned Car races, demolition derby, lots and lots of food, rides, and fun capped off with a headline performance. In…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 13°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Kearney)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HYS Hays Regional Airport, Hays — 41 mi away. Directions
- MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, McCook — 88 mi away. Directions
- OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 220 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Rooks County Historical Society and Museum, Nicodemus
- Afternoon Rooks County Free Fair
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
See Rooks County Historical Society and Museum
The museum features one of the largest displays of dolls in the area. Lorenzo Fuller was one of Rooks County's more famous residents. Born and raised in Stockton, Lorenzo was awarded a scholarship to Juilliard School of Music, was in the cast of several Broadway shows, toured Europe in the cast of "Porgy and Bess" and appeared on the CBS weekly program, "American Musical Comedy Theatre." Some of Lorezo and his families musical instruments are on display in the museum. Other displays at the museum include items from a one room schoolhouse, information and pictures about the Big Barn near Woodston that met its demise when struck by lightning, and numerous pictures from each of the counties towns. The museum also has many records available on obituaries, genealogy, newspapers, yearbooks, land and schools.
Surrounding areas
A few nearby towns are worth investigating.
See Nicodemus
In the decades immediately following the US Civil War, thousands of freed slaves were lured to the high plains states, often with exaggerated claims about the wonderful weather and the rich land being given away. One settlement of former slaves was Nicodemus. Quite unlike the Eden promised them, these settlers found it difficult to eke out a living here due to the harsh conditions. With a population of only 30 to 35 inhabitants, Nicodemus has managed to survive, and is now a National Historic Site, complete with a visitors center. An annual homecoming event draws hundreds of blacks back to their Kansas roots.
Do
Do Rooks County Free Fair
The Rooks County Free Fair is held annually in early to mid August and features Motorcycle and IMCA Sanctioned Car races, demolition derby, lots and lots of food, rides, and fun capped off with a headline performance. In 2007, Country music stars Jack Ingram and Taylor Swift performed.
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