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Lucas Quick Guide
Lucas, a farming community of 393 people, is known as the "Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas". The World’s Largest Souvenir Travel Plate welcomes you to town, and traditional Post Rock limestone architecture enhances neighborhoods and downtown businesses. Lucas is home to a thriving downtown, the volunteer built and ran, Lucas Area Community Theater, a 3-D, state-of-the-art movie theater, and some wonderful art experiences. The theater is used for weekend movies, school events, concerts, plays and other community events. The World Famous outsider art environment, the Garden of Edenhas been an attraction since 1907, built by Civil War Veteran S.P. Dinsmoor. Over 150 three story concrete structures show the pioneering spirit of this town that embraces art by everyday people. The Garden of Eden is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, also consists of a stone "log cabin" home and a mausoleum where Mr. Dinsmoor and his first wife are buried. Bowl Plaza is a public restroom with "Bling"! This restroom, created by professional artists and local volunteers under the guidance of the Grassroots Art Center, is a "One-of-a-Kind"! It was designed to be an art attraction, adorned with mosaic work on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the structure. Bowl Plaza won an award in 2014 as the 2nd Best Public Restroom in the United States in a contest by the Cintas Company. This public art building draws thousands of visitors yearly from around the world. In 2018 this public restroom received an international award for the Quirkest Restroom in the World.
Miller's Park From the 1930's until the early 1960's Roy and Clara Miller of Lucas traveled the United States and brought rocks back home and used them to build miniature mountains and buildings. The mountains represent some of their favorite places like, Pikes Peak in Colorado, and the buildings were replicas of Lucas businesses and churches.The sculptures were sold after the Miller's deaths in the late 1960's, and have been sitting in a field at Hays for 40+ years. The Kohler Foundation obtained the collection in late 2012 and had them moved back to Lucas and restored. The sculptures now sit just east of the Garden of Eden and are open to the public year round.
The Grassroots Art Center curates permanent and temporary exhibits of art work from over 22 self-taught, outsider, visionary yard environments from across the Midwest. Usually these artists are over 65 years of age when they begin to create and continue for 15-25 years until they die. They use all types of recycled materials such as metal, cardboard, aluminum pull tabs, wood, computer motherboards, electrical wire, and even chewing gum. You can visit the Florence Deeble Rock Garden and Garden of Isis as part of the Grassroots Art Center tour.
While in Lucas don't miss The Worlds Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things Museum. Be sure to see the World's Smallest Mural, mini golf course, Carhenge, circus wagons and more. The Switchgrass Art Cooperative features local artists, Kansas made goods, vintage clothing and an art thrift section The refurbished building also hosts public music events and art classes, because art is for all.
Lucas is nestled in the heart of Post Rock Country and the Smoky Hills region of Kansas. It is located in Russell County at the junction of K-18 and K-232 highways just six miles north of beautiful Wilson Lake, the "Clearest Lake in Kansas". Winding around Wilson Lake from Wilson to Lucas is the Post Rock Scenic Byway. The byway kiosk at the west end of the Wilson Lake Dam tells the history of the limestone used in the area and the towns of Lucas and Wilson. Watch for Chelsey, Janea, Bill, and Leo D., (Leo D. is just off the byway on K-18 highway), the four "Faces in Limestone", as you travel the byway north of the Wilson Lake Dam to Lucas.
Lucas has an active PRIDE Program that has many ongoing community projects. As you look down Main Street you will see these projects in the flower planters, benches, mini park, flag pole, city park playground, Lucas theater, baseball park improvements, and the community bulletin board.
Lucas is a small, but busy town that is home to over 30 businesses, an elementary school and citizens who work hard to keep the community dynamic and growing.
THIS WEBSITE FUNDED IN PART BY THE CITY OF LUCAS
Founded: 1887 Population: 393 (2010)School District: USD 299 Elevation: 1500 feet ZIP code: 67648 - Area code: 785Latitude: 39° 03' 19" N Longitude: -98° 32' 08" W
Jingle and Mingle
$20 per person~$15 for Lucas Area Chamber Members
What:
Make a holiday wreath for great seasonal decor or gift. All supplies and tools will be provided.
Don’t forget your best holiday attire, winner of the people’s choice attire contest wins a prize! (Prize to be announced)
When:
December 11, 2021
5PM
Where:
Lucas Community Center
135 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
Sponsored by Lucas Chamber of Commerce & Switchgrass
Lucas Santa Claus Day
December 18
1 PM
Business Drawings
Free Small Popcorn & Pepsi
1:30 PM Free Movie
3 PM
Visit Santa and get a free treat!
Lucas Community Theater
116 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
sponsored by City of Lucas, Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce, Lucas PRIDE, Home Oil Service, Great Plains Manufacturing/Land Pride, Garden of Eden, Grassroots Art Center, Kansas Originals Market & Gallery, Lynn’s Glass Works & Laser Engraving, K-18 Café/Nina Urban, and Lucas Community Theater
Local Holiday Shopping Guide
Grassroots Art Center
Grassroots Art Center
Grassroots Art Center
Buy a museum membership or one of a piece of grassroots art.
213 South Main
Lucas, KS
Leach & Neagle
Grassroots Art Center
Grassroots Art Center
Tools make a great gift for everyone.
206 South Main
Lucas, KS
Brant’s Market
Grassroots Art Center
Kansas Originals
Gift the finest meats and cheeses this holiday season.
125 S. Main Street
Lucas, KS
Kansas Originals
Lucas Community Theater
Kansas Originals
Purchase Kansas made goods and art in a convenient location.
233 Hwy 232
Wilson, KS 67490
Lucas Community Theater
Lucas Community Theater
Lucas Community Theater
Buy theater passes for the entire family.
116 S. Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Lucas Publishing
Lucas Community Theater
Lucas Community Theater
Gift a newspaper subscription, purchase cards, or restock home office supplies.
203 S Main St
Lucas, KS
Switchgrass
Lynn’s Glass Works
Garden of Eden
Support living artists and give original art this year.
Garden of Eden
Lynn’s Glass Works
Garden of Eden
Buy a present from the gift shop, gift certificates available.
Lynn’s Glass Works
Lynn’s Glass Works
Fly Boy Brewery and Eats
Custom made gifts are available for every member of your family.
Fly Boy Brewery and Eats
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks
Fly Boy Brewery and Eats
Gift a great meal! Pick up a gift certificate today.
105 N Main St
Sylvan Grove, KS
United Ag Service
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks
Give your pet their favorite food. Pick up at
300 S. Harvest
Lucas, KS
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks
Bluestem Quarry & Stoneworks
Purchase limestone from our local quarry for a gift that will last a lifetime.
World’s Largest Collection
World’s Largest Collection
World’s Largest Collection
Where else can you purchase souvenirs and support the World’s Largest Collection of the World Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things?
214 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
OPI Office Equipment
World’s Largest Collection
World’s Largest Collection
Have an organized person on your shopping list? Look no further.
724 North Main
Russell, KS
Are You Visiting Lucas This Holiday Season?
Horseshoe Lodge
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park
414 North Main Street, Lucas KS 67648 785-525-7717
WIFI available, Rental motel rooms, days, weekends, or monthly
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park
Cozy Cottage
Set in Stone Cabins & RV Park
Garden View Lodge
Garden View Lodge
Lucas RV Park & Laundry
Garden View Lodge
304 East 2nd Street, Lucas KS 67648
Rental house, days or weekends
Gift certificates available
Lucas RV Park & Laundry
Lucas RV Park & Laundry
Lucas RV Park & Laundry
207 North Russell, Lucas KS 67648
Rentals, apartments, housing, RV Park, Laundry
Lucas, Kansas
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Founded: 1887 Population: 393 (2010)
School District: USD 299
Elevation: 1500 feet
ZIP code: 67648 - Area code: 785
Latitude: 39° 03' 19" N
Longitude: -98° 32' 08" W
Lucas, a farming community of 393 people, is known as the "Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas". The World’s Largest Souvenir Travel Plate welcomes you to town, and traditional Post Rock limestone architecture enhances neighborhoods and downtown businesses.
Lucas is home to a thriving downtown, the volunteer built and ran, Lucas Area Community Theater, a 3-D, state-of-the-art movie theater, and some wonderful art experiences. The theater is used for weekend movies, school events, concerts, plays and other community events.
The World Famous outsider art environment, the Garden of Eden
has been an attraction since 1907, built by Civil War Veteran S.P. Dinsmoor.
Over 150 three story concrete structures show the pioneering spirit of this
town that embraces art by everyday people. The Garden of Eden is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places, also consists of a stone "log cabin"
home and a mausoleum where Mr. Dinsmoor and his first wife are buried.
Bowl Plaza is a public restroom with "Bling"! This restroom, created by professional artists and local volunteers under the guidance of the Grassroots Art Center, is a "One-of-a-Kind"! It was designed to be an art attraction, adorned with mosaic work on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the structure. Bowl Plaza won an award in 2014 as the 2nd Best Public Restroom in the United States in a contest by the Cintas Company. This public art building draws thousands of visitors yearly from around the world. In 2018 this public restroom received an international award for the Quirkest Restroom in the World.
Miller's Park From the 1930's until the early 1960's Roy and Clara Miller of Lucas traveled the United States and brought rocks back home and used them to build miniature mountains and buildings.
The mountains represent some of their favorite places like, Pikes Peak in Colorado, and the buildings were replicas of Lucas businesses and churches.
The sculptures were sold after the Miller's deaths in the late 1960's, and
have been sitting in a field at Hays for 40+ years.
The Kohler Foundation obtained the collection in late 2012 and had them moved back to Lucas and restored.
The sculptures now sit just east of the Garden of Eden and are open to the public year round.
The Grassroots Art Center curates permanent and temporary exhibits of art work from over 22 self-taught, outsider, visionary yard environments from across the Midwest. Usually these artists are over 65 years of age when they begin to create and continue for 15-25 years until they die. They use all types of recycled materials such as metal, cardboard, aluminum pull tabs, wood, computer motherboards, electrical wire, and even chewing gum.
You can visit the Florence Deeble Rock Garden and Garden of Isis as part of the Grassroots Art Center tour.
While in Lucas don't miss The Worlds Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things Museum. Be sure to see the World's Smallest Mural, mini golf course, Carhenge, circus wagons and more.
The Switchgrass Art Cooperative features local artists, Kansas made goods, vintage clothing and an art thrift section The refurbished building also hosts public music events and art classes, because art is for all.
Lucas is nestled in the heart of Post Rock Country and the Smoky Hills region of Kansas. It is located in Russell County at the junction of K-18 and K-232 highways just six miles north of beautiful Wilson Lake, the "Clearest Lake in Kansas". Winding around Wilson Lake from Wilson to Lucas is the Post Rock Scenic Byway.
The byway kiosk at the west end of the Wilson Lake Dam tells the history of the limestone used in the area and the towns of Lucas and Wilson. Watch for Chelsey, Janea, Bill, and Leo D., (Leo D. is just off the byway on K-18 highway), the four "Faces in Limestone", as you travel the byway north of the Wilson Lake Dam to Lucas.
Lucas has an active PRIDE Program that has many ongoing community projects. As you look down Main Street you will see these projects in the flower planters, benches, mini park, flag pole, city park playground, Lucas theater, baseball park improvements, and the community bulletin board.
Lucas is a small, but busy town that is home to over 30 businesses, an elementary school and citizens who work hard to keep the community dynamic and growing.
THIS WEBSITE FUNDED IN PART BY THE CITY OF LUCAS