Mennonite Settler statue

The Mennonite Settler is a 17-foot limestone statue in , honoring Mennonite farmers and their wheat heritage. The statue was crafted in 1942 by Topeka artist Max Nixon out of native Kansas limestone.
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  • Type: Memorial
  • Description: 17-foot limestone statue in Newton, Kansas, honoring Mennonite farmers and their wheat heritage
  • Also known as: Mennonite Settler” and “Wheat Memorial

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Newton station.

Railway station
is a train station in , United States, located at the southeast corner of Main and 5th streets, and currently served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief train. is situated 3,600 feet east of Mennonite Settler statue.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newton and North Newton.

is a city in and the county seat of , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 18,602. is located 25 miles north of .

Village
is a city in , United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,814. It is located between the north side of the city of and the south side of Interstate I-135. is situated 2 miles north of Mennonite Settler statue.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. The community is located along Old Highway 81 and a railroad line between and . is situated 4½ miles northwest of Mennonite Settler statue.

Mennonite Settler statue

Latitude
38.04615° or 38° 2′ 46″ north
Longitude
-97.3568° or 97° 21′ 25″ west
Open location code
86C42JWV+F7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4715412462
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
Wiki­data ID
Q6817208
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Newton Atheletic Park and Newton Fire And Emergency Medical Service Station 1.

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