Laurel Heights

Laurel Heights is a residential area in City of Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. Laurel Heights is situated nearby to the prison Atchison Juvenile Correctional Facility, as well as near the reservoir Dam 1.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sallie House and Amelia Earhart Birthplace.

Sallie House

The Sallie House is a haunted house and tourist attraction located in Atchison, Kansas. The house dates back to the mid-1800s, and is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl named Sallie, though Sallie is also thought to be a facade for something more demonic. Sallie House is situated 1¼ miles south of Laurel Heights.

Amelia Earhart Birthplace

Museum

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The Amelia Earhart Birthplace is a historic building and museum that was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart. It is located at 223 N. Terrace St. in Atchison, Kansas, United States. Amelia Earhart Birthplace is situated 1½ miles south of Laurel Heights.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Church

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Ebenezer Baptist Church is a church at 826 Riley in Atchison, Kansas. It was built during the period from 1911 to about 1923. In 1911 they benefited from the generosity of either Andrew Carnegie or John Rockefeller to acquire their pipe organ. Ebenezer Baptist Church is situated 1 mile south of Laurel Heights.