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Former Brown Co bank added to historic register

By Greg Bebermeyer

07/06/2025

Bank of Powhattan building/Credit: KS State Historical Society

(KNZA)--A former Brown County bank building has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Brown County Commission received a letter at their June 23 meeting from the Kansas State Historical Society informing them that the former Bank of Powhattan building, located at 302 Main Street, in Powhattan, has been added to the National Register.

The property was previously approved for inclusion in the Register of Historic Kansas Places.

The two-story brick building, constructed in 1906, is one of the last known original features to Powhattan.

Besides a bank, other uses of the building have included a hardware store; community hall; city hall; legion hall; and post office.

The State Historical Society says listing in the registers qualifies the property for certain financial incentives, including grant and tax credit programs. In addition, the Historical Society said the listing provides recognition of the historic importance of the property and assures protective review of projects that might adversely affect the character of the historic property.

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