Goodnow House, Manhattan

Name: Goodnow House
Address: Manhattan, United States

#12 among attractions in Manhattan

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The Goodnow House is a historic 2-story stone house located at 2301 Claflin Road in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1861 in the Plains Vernacular style. From 1861 Isaac Goodnow and his wife, Ellen lived in the house, until Isaac's death in 1894. Goodnow was an abolitionist and co-founder of both Kansas State University and Manhattan. ()

Built: 1857 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 39°11'34"N, 96°35'43"W

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Goodnow House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Sunset Zoo, Kansas State University Gardens, Johnny Kaw.

1.2 miSE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
30 min walk • Aggieville is a community of six square blocks in Manhattan, Kansas, consisting of bars, restaurants, and shops oriented around university culture. Its nightlife scene peaks surrounding Kansas State games.
1.1 miS
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Sunset Zoo, Manhattan
28 min walk • Sunset Zoo, also known as Sunset Zoological Park, is the city zoo of Manhattan, Kansas, and is home to over 300 animals representing more than 100 species.
0.6 miE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
16 min walk • The Kansas State University Gardens is a new horticulture display garden being developed and maintained by the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Kansas State University.
1.5 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
37 min walk • Johnny Kaw is a fictional Kansas settler and the subject of a number of Paul Bunyan-esque tall tales about the settling of the territory. The legend of Johnny Kaw was created in 1955 by George Filinger, a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University, to celebrate the centennial of Manhattan, Kansas.
1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
25 min walk • The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is an art museum on the Kansas State University campus, located near Aggieville. Admission is free to the general public.
~320 ftSW
39°11'33"N • 96°35'47"W
Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan
2 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.8 miE
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
21 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
0.6 miE
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
16 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
0.8 miS
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
22 min walk • Sunset Cemetery, located at 2000 Leavenworth Street in Manhattan, Kansas, is the oldest cemetery in the city and is one of two cemeteries owned by the city.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Anderson Hall, Manhattan
22 min walk • Anderson Hall is the central administration building for Kansas State University in the city of Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Designed by Erasmus T. Carr, it was originally called the Practical Agriculture Building when the first wing was completed in 1879.
0.8 miSE
Shopping
K-State Student Union, Manhattan
20 min walk • The K-State Student Union is the student activity center at Kansas State University. Built in 1956, the building offers various amenities to K-State students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Goodnow House?

Nearby attractions include Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan (2 min walk), Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan (16 min walk), KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan (16 min walk), World War I Memorial Stadium, Manhattan (18 min walk).

How to get to Goodnow House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Goodnow House:

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Kramer • Lines: Jardine (11 min walk)
Derby • Lines: Jardine (24 min walk)