Kansas I-70 Association

RUSSELL SPRINGS KANSAS;  WHERE THE PAST MEETS THE PRESENT

Come visit historical western Kansas and experience the rustic charm of the Logan House Hotel located in Russell Springs along the “Western Vistas Historic Byway.”

The historical Logan House Hotel was built in 1887 to help establish the incorporated town of Russell Springs and to house the construction workers building the Logan County courthouse.  The nine room hotel is the perfect venue for family reunions, birthday parties, women’s gatherings (quilters, crafters, scrap bookers), or those wanting to remember what the simple life was like in a small, turn of the century, midwestern  town.  As one regular guest describes, “you make your own bed and cook your own breakfast”.  So, shop ahead, stock up the fridge and then relax in the rocking chairs on the covered, wraparound porch. Across the street from the hotel is Porter Park with large open areas for recreation.  There is a 9 hole disc golf course at the park and hookups for RV’s.

In the fall and winter hunters can take advantage of the great hunting opportunities in western Kansas and everyone will enjoy the ambiance of the western decor.  If you’re up early enough, you may see turkey or deer crossing the road.  Take a leisurely drive several miles from town for a truly great wildlife viewing experience.  See golden eagles, prairie dogs, antelope, deer, hawks, turkey and vultures.

Russell Springs is also home to the Butterfield Trail Museum. The Butterfield Overland Despatch was the stagecoach route between Atchison and Denver in the 1860s. The museum building was the Logan County courthouse from 1887-1963. In 1965, the building was dedicated as the Butterfield Trail Historical Museum.  The museum is open May through Labor Day.

Visit Russell Springs in June for Old Settlers Day and the annual Butterfield Trail Ride.

Portions of this posting were reprinted from the Logan House website  homepage.