Have you heard about the infamous group of scoundrels that once roamed Kansas? Maybe "scoundrels" is a little comical, but the Dalton Gang are the most well-known group of outlaws, despite only running around for a short time. You can step back into history at the Dalton Gang Hideout Museum right here in Kansas.
Today we will take a trip to Meade, where an infamous group called the Dalton Gang left its mark. Today, we can step back and look at the old Whipple house from the era.
The Whipple Home was owned by Eva Dalton Whipple, sister to the Dalton gang. The house, built in 1887, still stands at the corner of Green and Pearlette in Meade today.
Much later, after the couple had long gone, a tunnel running from the house to the barn below was discovered. Legend says this is how the gang came and went undetected by local police.
Though the 95-foot-long tunnel is a little scary for some, what sits inside her home is the opposite.
The Dalton Gang ran from 1890-1892, and four of its members were brothers. They specialized in the robbery of trains and banks, which eventually led to the death of four of their members in Coffeyville.
Though they are long gone, you can still see pieces of what they left behind in the restored old home and barn. In fact, you have to enter the barn to get to the house, taking the tunnel! It is an interesting experience for sure.
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
For more information about events and closings, check out the official Dalton Gang Museum website.
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