Located near the Verdigris River in southeast Kansas, Coffeyville is a thriving manufacturing community known for its friendly people, the demise of the infamous Dalton Gang in 1892, and its early 1900s glass and brick plants. Settled in 1869 by Colonel James A. Coffey as an Indian trading post, the city's commercial character has continued to grow throughout the years, evolving into the industrial locale it is today. The city is home to many industrial companies, including Amazon.com's largest fulfillment center, the area's largest employer. Best Western Coffeyville Kansas.
Things to do in Coffeyville
Aquatic Center
Coffeyville's Aquatic Center features a zero depth entry pool, lap and diving pools, 2 giant slides, arcade, and kid's water playground. Located at 1906 N. Buckeye. Call 620-252-6041 for more information.
Aviation Heritage Museum
Housed in a 1930’s era hangar, the Aviation Heritage Museum is dedicated the area’s pioneering pilots. The museum showcases memorabilia from the Coffeyville Air Base, a Funk airplane, in addition to many other early aviation displays. Located in Pfister Park. Open for tours on weekends and by appointment. Call 620-251-2550 for more information.
Brown Mansion
The elegant lifestyle of the early 1900's is made evident when entering the Brown Mansion, built in 1907 by W. P. Brown. The four-floor, 16-room home is still outfitted with its original furniture, wall and floor coverings. Nine rooms are situated on the main floor, including the dining room adorned with a signed Tiffany chandelier. The second floor is comprised of the home’s sleeping quarters, and a ballroom graces the entire third floor. A full basement houses the butler quarters, laundry, heating system, and walk-in ice box. Located on South Walnut (Highway 169). Call 620-251-0431 for more information.
Coffeyville Bricks
When operating at full capacity, Coffeyville's four brick factories manufactured over 765,000 bricks daily. The bricks, imprinted with a company name or special design, can be found worldwide, and have become collector’s items. One of the best known Coffeyville bricks is the yoke brick made by the Yoke Vitrified Brick Company. Another popular brick is the "Don't Spit on Sidewalk" brick, which according to local legend kicked off a health campaign that eventually swept the country to combat tuberculosis. Call 620-251-2550 for more information.
Coffeyville Inter-State Fair & Rodeo
This is the biggest fair in South East Kansas. Country music, demolition derby, PRCA rodeo, livestock shows, exhibits, food, and carnival. Located at 415 Hargis, Walter Johnson Park and Arena. Call 800-626-3357 for more information.
Dalton Defenders Plaza and Death Alley
In 1892 the notorious Dalton Gang attempted to rob two banks simultaneously. The townspeople banded together to defend the banks, and the robbers were unsuccessful. Three of the gang members were killed as were four Coffeyville citizens, including the Marshall. Visitors can walk the same path taken by the Daltons as they tried to pull of the heist. Markers commemorate the four Coffeyville citizens that were killed, and Death Alley features the old jail with replicas of the Daltons as they were laid out following their death. The north brick wall in Death Alley still has bullet holes from the gun battle. Call 620-251-2550 for more information.
Dalton Museum
The infamous Dalton Raid of 1892 is remembered at the Dalton Defenders Museum. The museum displays memorabilia and pictures from the raid, guns, saddles, the original First National Bank doors and many other items from the city’s early days. A replica of the heaviest hailstone on record, which fell in Coffeyville on September 3, 1970 and measures 17.6 inches in circumference, is also on display. Located at 113 East Eighth Street, just east of the downtown Plaza. Call 620-251-5944 for more information.
Elmwood Cemetery
The final resting place for three members of the Dalton Gang resides in Elmwood Cemetery, where an old hitching post marks the graves. Emmett Dalton, the gang’s only survivor, returned to Coffeyville many years after the 1892 raid and placed a permanent marker on the graves. Located just off Eldridge on South Walnut (Highway 169). Call 620-251-2550 for more information.
Hillcrest Golf Course
Located in Pfister Park, Hillcrest is a public 18-hole golf course designed by Perry Maxwell. The par 72 course is 6,554 yards in length and features Bermuda fairways, Bent grass greens, a driving range and practice green, pro shop and cart rentals. 1509 North Cline Road. Call 620-252-6190 for more information.
Historic Murals
Coffeyville's history is painted through colorful murals throughout the town. Painted by the late Don Sprague, the murals feature the Perkins Building, Brown Mansion, Natatorium, Wholesale Grocery, Interurban and Walter Johns. Call 620-251-2550 for more information.
Midland Theater
Currently under restoration, the 1928 Midland Theater was recently purchased by the City of Coffeyville to preserve and restore the historic building, as well as the adjacent Alamo building, as a multipurpose facility to accommodate public performances, events and activities. Designed for both vaudeville and motion pictures, the elegant theater cost $80,000 to build in 1928. Call 620-251-2550 for more information.
Perkins Building
The Perkins Building is the site of the infamous 1892 Dalton Raid. The building currently houses the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce. Call 620-251-2550 for more information.