National Register of Historic Places listings in Phillips County, Kansas facts for kids

This map shows where Phillips County is located in Kansas.

Welcome to Phillips County, Kansas! This page is all about special places in the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a very important list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth saving because of their history.

These places tell us stories about the past, like how people lived, worked, and built things many years ago. In Phillips County, there are 9 different places on this list. They include old schools, bridges, and community buildings. By keeping them on this list, we help make sure they are protected and remembered for future generations.

Historic Places in Phillips County

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Agra Consolidated School		November 15, 2005 (#05001246)	941 Kansas Ave. 39°45′41″N 99°06′52″W / 39.761286°N 99.114555°W / 39.761286; -99.114555 (Agra Consolidated School)	Agra	This old school building in Agra was added to the National Register in 2005. Today, it is known as Thunder Ridge Middle School. It's a great example of a historic school still being used!
2	Agra Lake and Park		June 26, 2008 (#08000616)	¼ mile north of U.S. Route 36 on the west edge of Agra. 39°45′41″N 99°07′34″W / 39.761389°N 99.126111°W / 39.761389; -99.126111 (Agra Lake and Park)	Agra	Agra Lake and Park was listed in 2008. It's a lovely spot just outside Agra, offering a place for people to enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
3	Battle Creek King Post Truss Bridge		May 9, 2003 (#03000362)	W. Eagle Rd., 3.0 miles east of its junction with Washington Rd. 39°56′39″N 99°28′47″W / 39.944072°N 99.479587°W / 39.944072; -99.479587 (Battle Creek King Post Truss Bridge)	Long Island	This historic bridge, built with a special "king post truss" design, crosses Battle Creek. It was added to the Register in 2003 and shows us how bridges were built a long time ago.
4	Hoff School District No. 42		January 18, 2011 (#10001140)	Near intersection of E. Union Rd. and E. 1300 Rd. 39°42′50″N 99°05′05″W / 39.713757°N 99.084618°W / 39.713757; -99.084618 (Hoff School District No. 42)	Kirwin	Hoff School District No. 42 is an old school building near Kirwin. It was listed in 2011 as part of a larger study about public schools in Kansas that are historically important.
5	Jack Creek Kingpost		January 4, 1990 (#89002188)	Eagle Rd east of West 600 Rd 39°56′39″N 99°26′20″W / 39.944107°N 99.438804°W / 39.944107; -99.438804 (Jack Creek Kingpost)	Long Island	Similar to the Battle Creek bridge, the Jack Creek Kingpost is another example of an old "king post truss" bridge. It was added to the Register in 1990 and is located near Long Island.
6	Kirwin City Hall		June 7, 2006 (#06000471)	1st and Main Sts. 39°40′23″N 99°07′20″W / 39.673056°N 99.122222°W / 39.673056; -99.122222 (Kirwin City Hall)	Kirwin	The Kirwin City Hall, located at 1st and Main Streets, was recognized for its historical value in 2006. City halls are often important centers for a town's history and community life.
7	Long Island School		June 9, 2005 (#05000551)	Washington Street 39°56′47″N 99°32′04″W / 39.946472°N 99.534532°W / 39.946472; -99.534532 (Long Island School)	Long Island	The Long Island School, on Washington Street, became a historic listing in 2005. It's another example of a significant old school building in Phillips County.
8	Phillipsburg Community Building		October 20, 2010 (#10000845)	425 F St. 39°45′26″N 99°19′22″W / 39.757301°N 99.322691°W / 39.757301; -99.322691 (Phillipsburg Community Building)	Phillipsburg	The Phillipsburg Community Building was added to the Register in 2010. It was built during the "New Deal" era, a time in the 1930s when the government created jobs to help people during a difficult economic period. These buildings often served as important gathering places.
9	Pleasant Ridge Church		November 5, 2005 (#05001204)	381 E. Buffalo Rd. 39°59′15″N 99°15′27″W / 39.987427°N 99.257433°W / 39.987427; -99.257433 (Pleasant Ridge Church)	Phillipsburg	The Pleasant Ridge Church, located near Phillipsburg, was listed in 2005. Churches often play a central role in the history and community life of rural areas.