Mennonite Settler statue
The Mennonite Settler is a 17-foot limestone statue in Newton, Kansas, honoring Mennonite farmers and their wheat heritage. The statue was crafted in 1942 by Topeka artist Max Nixon out of native Kansas limestone.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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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.
Newton station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Newton and North Newton.
Newton
North Newton
Village
Photo: JonHarder, CC BY-SA 3.0.
North Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, 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 Newton and the south side of Interstate I-135. North Newton is situated 2 miles north of Mennonite Settler statue.
Zimmerdale
Hamlet
Zimmerdale is an unincorporated community in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. The community is located along Old Highway 81 and a railroad line between Hesston and Newton. Zimmerdale is situated 4½ miles northwest of Mennonite Settler statue.
Mennonite Settler statue
- Categories: sculpture and historic site
- Location: City of Newton, Harvey, Kansas, Great Plains, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.04615° or 38° 2′ 46″ northLongitude
-97.3568° or 97° 21′ 25″ westOpen location code
86C42JWV+F7OpenStreetMap ID
node 4715412462OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorialWikidata 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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