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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2018 Certain lands in Gove county, Ottawa county, and Barber county declared to possess historical interest.

76-2018.
Certain lands in Gove county, Ottawa county, and Barber county declared to possess historical interest.
The following described land is hereby declared to possess unusual historical interest:
(1) All that part of the forty acres out of the northeast quarter of section thirty-three, and the sixteen acres out of the southwest quarter of section thirty-four and also the sixteen acres out of the north half of section thirty-three, all of township fourteen, range thirty-one, in Gove county, Kansas, not to exceed seventy-five acres, commonly known as "Monument Rocks and Sphynx," the exact boundaries of which shall be designated by the state historical society, under such terms and agreements as may be reached with the owners of such land without expense to the state except as may be provided by law.
(2) All that part of the thirty acres out of the southeast quarter of section two, and forty-five acres out of the southwest quarter of section one, and all of the northwest quarter of section twelve, and also the northeast twenty acres out of the southwest quarter of section twelve, all of township fourteen, range twenty-six, in Gove county, Kansas, not to exceed two hundred and sixty acres, commonly known as "Castle Rock," the exact boundaries of which shall be designated by the state historical society, under such terms and agreements as may be reached with the owners of such land without expense to the state except as may be provided by law.
(3) All that part of the south half of the southwest quarter of section fourteen, township eleven, range four, in Ottawa county, Kansas, not to exceed thirty acres, commonly known as "Rock City," the exact boundaries of which shall be designated by the state historical society, under such terms and agreements as may be reached with the owners of such land without expense to the state except as may be provided by law.
(4) All that part of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section twenty-five, the south half of the south half of section twenty-six, the north half of the northeast quarter of section thirty-five, and the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section thirty-six, all in township thirty-one, range fifteen, in Barber county, Kansas, not to exceed thirty acres, commonly known as the "natural bridge," the exact boundaries of which shall be designated by the state historical society, under such terms and agreements as may be reached with the owners of such land without expense to the state except as may be provided by law.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 359, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2019 Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations.

76-2019.
Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations.
The state historical society shall have authority and is hereby directed to take and acquire such lands in the name of the state, by donation, devise or bequests, including any and all rights therein or thereon, for the purpose of establishing, improving, keeping and maintaining the same as state parks, and shall have the power to do any and all things necessary and proper to carry out the intentions and purposes of this act and to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary from time to time.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 359, § 2; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2020 Same; eminent domain, when.

76-2020.
Same; eminent domain, when.
Whenever it becomes necessary to acquire the land mentioned in K.S.A. 76-2018 and whenever in the opinion of the attorney general there has been deposited with the clerk of the district court of the county in which such land is located sufficient money to pay any and all claims, it shall be the duty of the attorney general to file condemnation proceedings and such proceedings shall be conducted in the manner as provided in article 3 [*] of chapter 26 of the General Statutes of 1935, insofar as same is applicable.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 359, § 3; June 30.
* New procedure act, see ch. 26, art. 5.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2021 Acceptance of land in Linn county being the site of the Marais des Cygnes massacre.

76-2021.
Acceptance of land in Linn county being the site of the Marais des Cygnes massacre.
The governor of the state of Kansas is hereby authorized to accept for the state of Kansas a deed to the said tract of land whenever the same is tendered to him or her: Provided, The governor shall not accept a deed to said tract of land until the attorney general shall have examined the abstract of title to said land and determines that such deed would convey such land in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 350, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2022 Same; name of park; management; advisory board of trustees abolished.

76-2022.
Same; name of park; management; advisory board of trustees abolished.
Said tract of land is hereby designated as the Marais des Cygnes Massacre Memorial Park, and the same shall be under the control and management of the state historical society. The advisory board of trustees heretofore provided for by this section is hereby abolished.
History:
L. 1941, ch. 350, § 2; L. 1963, ch. 448, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 418, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2023 Old Indian Mission in Morris county; purchase.

76-2023.
Old Indian Mission in Morris county; purchase.
The board of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase, at a price not exceeding the sum of twenty-three thousand five hundred (23,500) dollars, for and on behalf of the state of Kansas, the building known as the "Old Indian Mission" and the site upon which such building is located, which site covers slightly more than one-half (1/2) of a city block, which is located in the city of Council Grove in Morris county, Kansas. The board of administration shall not issue its voucher in payment for such property until the vendor shall furnish an abstract of title showing a merchantable title, and a warranty deed conveying said property in fee simple to the state of Kansas and until such abstract and deed have been approved, in writing, by the attorney general. Upon the delivery of said deed to the board of administration, said board shall file the same in the office of the secretary of state.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 440, § 1; April 4.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2024 Same; custodian.

76-2024.
Same; custodian.
That upon the taking over of said property by the state, the governor shall designate the state historical society the custodian thereof, and he or she shall direct the secretary of the state historical society to take such action as said secretary shall deem necessary and advisable for the proper preservation, restoration, care and maintenance of said property.
History:
L. 1951, ch. 440, § 2; April 4.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2025 Certain lands containing boyhood home of General Frederick Funston declared to possess historical interest.

76-2025.
Certain lands containing boyhood home of General Frederick Funston declared to possess historical interest.
The following described tract of land is hereby declared to possess unusual historical interest: A plat of land one hundred twenty-six (126) feet in width from north to south and one hundred eighty-six (186) feet in length from west to east, upon and in the center of which is located a one and one-half (1 1/2) story frame house known as the E. H. Funston home and the boyhood home of General Frederick Funston, all of which land is located in the northwest quarter, section 2, township 24, range 18, in Allen county, Kansas.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 368, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2026 Certain lands containing General Frederick Funston boyhood home; authority to dispose of such property, guidelines.

76-2026.
Certain lands containing General Frederick Funston boyhood home; authority to dispose of such property, guidelines.
(a) The state historical society may rent, lease or dispose of, by gift, sale or other conveyance, all or part of the state-owned property located within the tract of land described in K.S.A. 76-2025 and amendments thereto and as more specifically described in the deed of conveyance to the state of Kansas, including improvements thereon and including the personal property which was in the home thereon and which is in the possession of the state historical society, known as the General Frederick Funston boyhood home. In doing so, the state historical society shall give a right of first refusal to receive as a gift all of such property, both real and personal, as one unit free of restrictions on future use and enjoyment of such property, to Frank Funston Eckdall and his daughter, Deborah E. Helmken, Frank Funston Eckdall being the son of the now deceased grantors, Ella Funston Eckdall and F.A. Eckdall, in the original deed of conveyance of the real estate to the state of Kansas. Next the right of refusal to receive as a gift all of such property as a unit shall be given to Allen county historical society or to any other association or entity comprised of or established by residents of Allen county which has the historic preservation of the General Frederick Funston boyhood home and its contents as a primary purpose of the entity.
(b) The state historical society shall have power to do any and all things necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this act and to adopt, as may be necessary, such rules and regulations for the use, enjoyment and government of any state-owned property located within the tract of land described in K.S.A. 76-2025 and amendments thereto.
(c) The disposition by gift, sale or other conveyance authorized by this section is not subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1955, ch. 368, § 2; L. 1993, ch. 203, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2027 State park, site or facility; certain acts prohibited.

76-2027.
State park, site or facility; certain acts prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person, being upon the premises of any state park, site or facility of which the Kansas state historical society is trustee under the provisions of K.S.A. 75-2701, or any amendments thereto, to damage, deface or destroy any building or part thereof located upon such premises, or any furnishings therein or thereon, or to damage, destroy or deface any lawns, trees, shrubbery, flowers, plants or equipment located upon such premises; or to park or drive any motor or other vehicle upon any part of such premises except upon the duly established drives, roads, streets or public parking facilities as indicated by signs, markers or notices established and posted by the Kansas state historical society or its duly authorized agents; or to exceed any posted speed limit on drives, roads or streets located on such premises; or to picnic or engage in sports or other recreational activities in any areas upon such premises except those designated for such purpose by posted notices or signs of the Kansas state historical society or its duly authorized agents.
History:
L. 1959, ch. 334, § 1; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2028 State park, site or facility; employment of police officers; powers; jurisdiction of courts.

76-2028.
State park, site or facility; employment of police officers; powers; jurisdiction of courts.
The Kansas state historical society may employ and commission a person or persons as police officers at any such historical site, park or building, and such person so commissioned shall have the authority of any police officer or sheriff for the purpose of enforcing this act. The jurisdiction of any prosecution arising hereunder is hereby conferred upon the district court of the county in which such site, park or building is located.
History:
L. 1959, ch. 334, § 2; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 28; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2029 Same; penalties for violations.

76-2029.
Same; penalties for violations.
Any person, firm, association or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars ($25) or be confined to the county jail not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
History:
L. 1959, ch. 334, § 3; June 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2030 Historic Grinter Place to be acquired as historical landmark; history.

76-2030.
Historic Grinter Place to be acquired as historical landmark; history.
Historic Grinter Place, including the residence of Moses Grinter, located in Muncie, Wyandotte county, Kansas, is hereby declared to possess unusual public interest. Moses Grinter was the first permanent white settler in Wyandotte county and established the first ferry operation in the state. The first grist and sawmill operation was also established on this site and the first post office in Kansas, other than at a military post, was also established here.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 329, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2031 Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations; approval of attorney general.

76-2031.
Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations; approval of attorney general.
The state historical society is hereby authorized to accept and hold, in the name of the state, Old Grinter House, located in Muncie, Wyandotte county, Kansas, together with tracts of land upon which the dwelling is located and such other contiguous tracts, with the improvements thereon, as may be deemed necessary by the historical society to properly establish and maintain an historical landmark and museum to be known as the "Historic Grinter Place." Such lands, dwellings and improvements shall be acquired in fee simple by gift, grant or designation only for the purpose of establishing and maintaining such an historical landmark and museum. The state historical society shall have the power to do any and all things necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this act and to make such rules and regulations for the use, enjoyment and government of the premises as may be necessary. Conveyances of property shall not be accepted until the attorney general shall have examined the abstract of title to said property and determined that such conveyance would convey property in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 329, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2032 Boyhood home of Colonel William F. Cody to be acquired as historical landmark.

76-2032.
Boyhood home of Colonel William F. Cody to be acquired as historical landmark.
The boyhood home of Colonel William F. Cody known throughout the world as "Buffalo Bill" being located in Salt Creek Valley, Kickapoo township in Leavenworth county, Kansas, is hereby declared to possess unusual public interest due to his name having gone down in history as one of the great early pioneering characters of America. The foregoing being established facts, it is further declared that acquisition of these lands would make possible the preservation of Kansas early historical lore of unusual public interest.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 373, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2033 Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations; approval of attorney general.

76-2033.
Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations; approval of attorney general.
The state historical society is authorized and empowered to accept from the Buffalo Bill state park committee, inc., and hold, in the name of the state, a tract of land not to exceed 12 acres, the exact boundaries of which shall be designated by the state historical society and agreed upon by the owners of said lands. Such lands, insofar as possible shall be the same upon which the original Isaac Cody homestead was filed in accordance with Kansas state records. Such lands shall be acquired for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a suitable historical landmark and memorial to this famous and popular early western hero and that period of important early turbulent history from which all Kansans have inherited their traditional and indomitable spirit. The state historical society shall have the power to do any and all things necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this act and to make such rules and regulations for the use, enjoyment and government of the premises as may be necessary. Conveyance of said tract of land shall not be accepted until the attorney general shall have examined the abstract of title of said land and determined that such conveyance would convey such land in proper order to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 373, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2034 Home of Isaac T. Goodnow declared historical landmark.

76-2034.
Home of Isaac T. Goodnow declared historical landmark.
The former home of Isaac T. Goodnow, father of the Kansas common-school system, cofounder of the first land grant university, and leader of a Kansas free state colony, located on a tract of land described as follows: The southeast quarter of section 12, township 10, range 7, in the city of Manhattan, Riley county, Kansas, which land is hereby declared to possess unusual public interest as a significant landmark of Kansas history.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 423, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2035 Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations; approval by attorney general.

76-2035.
Same; acquisition by state historical society; rules and regulations; approval by attorney general.
The state historical society is authorized and empowered to accept and hold, in the name of the state, the dwelling house upon said premises, together with a tract of land upon which such dwelling house is located, not to exceed two (2) acres, the exact boundaries of which shall be designated by the state historical society, and agreed upon by the owners of said lands. Such lands and the improvements thereon shall be acquired in fee simple by gift, grant or designation for the purpose of establishing and maintaining it as an historical landmark and memorial to the father of the Kansas common-school system, cofounder of the first land grant university, and leader of a Kansas free state colony and the generation of pioneers he represented. The state historical society shall have the power to do any and all things necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this act and to make such rules and regulations for the use, enjoyment and government of the premises as may be necessary. Conveyance of said tract of land shall not be accepted until the attorney general shall have examined the abstract of title to said land and determine that such conveyance would convey such land in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 423, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2036 Acquisition of real estate in Shawnee county as site for state historical museum.

76-2036.
Acquisition of real estate in Shawnee county as site for state historical museum.
The state historical society is authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, or by lease-purchase agreement, or by condemnation proceedings, certain real estate for the site of a state historical museum, which property is located in Shawnee county, Kansas, and is more particularly described as follows:
"A part of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 11 south, range 15 east of the 6th P.M., in Shawnee county, Kansas, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said section 32; thence N 89°23′47″ E, 2638.78 feet to the northeast corner of said northwest quarter; thence S 00°02′40″ E, 1514.80 feet to the northerly right-of-way of a state highway, said point being 1123.4 feet north of the southeast corner of said quarter; thence S 89°27′53″ W, 950.40 feet; thence on a 1,557.4 foot radius curve to the left 1298.15 feet, said curve having a long chord of N 79°40′57″ W, 1260.90 feet; thence N 50°33′04″ W, 469.81 feet; thence S 89°55′58″ W, 85.00 feet to a point 1656.8 feet north of the southwest corner of said quarter; thence N 00°04′02″ W, 971.64 feet to the point of beginning; containing 81.393 acres, more or less, subject to an easement for road right-of-way over the west 25 feet of the above described tract."
History:
L. 1973, ch. 345, § 1; May 2.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2037 Same; appraisers; limitation on amount which may be paid for property; eminent domain; payment for property acquired.

76-2037.
Same; appraisers; limitation on amount which may be paid for property; eminent domain; payment for property acquired.
Before any agreement shall be made to purchase the property described in K.S.A. 76-2036, the secretary of the state historical society shall request the attorney general to appoint three (3) disinterested appraisers to determine the market value of the property sought to be acquired, and no agreement shall be entered into nor purchase made of the land so appraised for a consideration greater than such market value appraisal. The consideration to be paid for such property in accordance with negotiated agreement shall not, in any case, exceed the sum of one hundred ninety thousand dollars ($190,000). Fees for such appraisers shall be paid from funds appropriated to the state historical society. If the state historical society, or its authorized designee, is unable to negotiate an agreement to purchase the lands herein described, he or she may discontinue negotiation and proceed to acquire the fee simple title to such lands by exercising the power of eminent domain and the attorney general shall, upon request from the state historical society or its authorized designee, immediately exercise the power of eminent domain in the name of the state for the acquisition of such property; and the said historical society is authorized to use any moneys appropriated for the purpose to pay for lands so acquired.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 345, § 2; May 2.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2038 Same; method of payment; abstract and deed; approval by attorney general.

76-2038.
Same; method of payment; abstract and deed; approval by attorney general.
If an agreement can be negotiated for less than the appraised market value, purchase of such real estate is hereby authorized, without the exercise of the power of eminent domain, and the price agreed to may be made in one payment or in installments as hereinafter provided. Such lands shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas, and the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment therefor until the seller shall furnish an abstract showing a merchantable title, and a warranty deed conveying a fee simple title thereto to the state of Kansas nor until such abstract and deed have been approved by the attorney general: Provided, That in lieu of paying the full purchase price, the seller and the state historical society may enter into a lease-purchase agreement whereby payment for such property may be made in installments over a period not exceeding five (5) years. In the event such an agreement is entered into, it shall not become effective until approved by the attorney general, nor until such abstract and deed are approved as hereinbefore provided for nor until placed in escrow pursuant to an agreement approved by the attorney general.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 345, § 3; May 2.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2039 Same; control, use, improvement, preservation and maintenance of property; rules and regulations.

76-2039.
Same; control, use, improvement, preservation and maintenance of property; rules and regulations.
Upon acquisition of the property as authorized by this act, the same shall be placed under the control and management of the state historical society and said society shall have power to adopt such rules and regulations relating to the use, preservation, improvement, control and maintenance thereof.
History:
L. 1973, ch. 345, § 4; May 2.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2040 Acquisition of certain real estate in Linn county for Mine Creek Historical Park authorized.

76-2040.
Acquisition of certain real estate in Linn county for Mine Creek Historical Park authorized.
The state historical society is authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, or by condemnation proceedings, certain real estate for the site of Mine Creek Historical Park, which property is located in Linn county, Kansas, and is more particularly described as follows:
The east half of the N.W. quarter of Section 13, Township 22, Range 24, containing 80 acres, more or less; and the N.W. quarter of the N.W. quarter of Section 13, Township 22, Range 24, containing 40 acres, more or less.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 417, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2041 Same; appraisers; limitation on consideration; condemnation proceedings, when; use of moneys; duties of attorney general.

76-2041.
Same; appraisers; limitation on consideration; condemnation proceedings, when; use of moneys; duties of attorney general.
Before any agreement shall be made to purchase the property described in K.S.A. 76-2040, the secretary of the state historical society shall request the attorney general to appoint three (3) disinterested appraisers to determine the market value of the property sought to be acquired, and no agreement shall be entered into nor purchase made of the land so appraised for a consideration greater than such market value appraisal. The consideration to be paid for such property in accordance with negotiated agreement shall not, in any case, exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Fees for such appraisers shall be paid from funds available to the state historical society. If the state historical society, or its authorized designee, is unable to negotiate an agreement to purchase the lands herein described, he or she may discontinue negotiation and proceed to acquire the fee simple title to such lands by exercising the power of eminent domain and the attorney general shall, upon request from the state historical society or its authorized designee, immediately exercise the power of eminent domain in the name of the state for the acquisition of such property; and the said historical society is authorized to use any moneys appropriated for the purpose to pay for lands so acquired.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 417, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2042 Same; purchase by negotiation, when; procedure; conditions; attorney general's duties.

76-2042.
Same; purchase by negotiation, when; procedure; conditions; attorney general's duties.
If an agreement can be negotiated for less than the appraised market value, purchase of all or a part of such real estate is hereby authorized, without the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Such lands shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas, and the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment therefor until the seller shall furnish an abstract showing a merchantable title, and a warranty deed conveying a fee simple title thereto to the state of Kansas nor until such abstract and deed have been approved by the attorney general. In the event such an agreement is entered into, it shall not become effective until approved by the attorney general, nor until such abstract and deed are approved as hereinbefore provided for nor until placed in escrow pursuant to an agreement approved by the attorney general. Said tracts may be acquired separately either by negotiation or condemnation.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 417, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2043 Same; control and management under state historical society; rules and regulations; designation.

76-2043.
Same; control and management under state historical society; rules and regulations; designation.
Upon acquisition of the property as authorized by this act, the same shall be placed under the control and management of the state historical society and said society is authorized to do all things necessary to and consistent with the use of the same by the state as a place of unusual historical interest and may adopt and enforce rules and regulations relating to the use, preservation, improvement, control and maintenance thereof. Said area shall be known and designated as the Mine Creek Historical Park.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 417, § 4; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2044 Disposition of Souders Historical Farm-Museum.

76-2044.
Disposition of Souders Historical Farm-Museum.
(a) The state historical society may dispose of, by gift, sale or other conveyance, all or part of the state-owned property located within the tract of land described in subsection (b), including all improvements thereon, known as the "Souders Historical Farm-Museum."
(b) The tract of land referred to in subsection (a) is described as follows: The northwest quarter (NW 1/4) and the north one-half (N 1/2) of the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of section 18, township twenty-eight (28) south, range 4 west (R4W) of the 6th P.M. in Sedgwick county, Kansas, containing 240 acres, more or less.
(c) The disposition by gift, sale or other conveyance of state-owned property authorized by this section shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1978, ch. 376, § 1; L. 1992, ch. 11, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2046 Certain lands visited by Spanish exploring expeditions in 16th century declared to possess historical interest.

76-2046.
Certain lands visited by Spanish exploring expeditions in 16th century declared to possess historical interest.
The following described land is hereby declared to possess unusual historical interest: A tract of eighty (80) acres consisting of the east one-half (1/2) of the northeast one-quarter (1/4) of section 29, township 18 south, range 7 west of the 6th principal meridian, Rice county, Kansas. Said land is the site of one of the principal towns and an important ceremonial center of the Quiviran (Wichita) Indians visited by the earliest Spanish exploring expeditions in the mid-16th century prior to the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth by the English. The site is one of the more significant archeological sites in the great plains.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 267, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2047 Same; acquisition by historical society authorized; appraisers; limitation on consideration; duties and approval of attorney general.

76-2047.
Same; acquisition by historical society authorized; appraisers; limitation on consideration; duties and approval of attorney general.
The state historical society is hereby authorized to purchase the land described in K.S.A. 76-2046 in fee simple in the name of the state from moneys appropriated for such purpose. Before any agreement shall be made to purchase such land, three (3) disinterested appraisers shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a to determine the market value thereof, and no agreement shall be entered into nor purchase made of the land so appraised for a consideration greater than such market value appraisal. Such lands shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas, and the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment therefor until the attorney general shall have examined the abstract of title and deed to such land and has determined that such conveyance will convey such lands in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 267, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2048 Same; control and management; rules and regulations.

76-2048.
Same; control and management; rules and regulations.
Upon acquisition of the property as authorized by this act, the same shall be placed under the control and management of the state historical society and said society shall have power to adopt such rules and regulations relating to the use, preservation, improvement, control and maintenance thereof.
History:
L. 1979, ch. 267, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2049 Charles Curtis home declared to possess historical interest.

76-2049.
Charles Curtis home declared to possess historical interest.
The following described land is hereby declared to possess unusual historical interest: Lots 361, 363 and 365, except the west 46 1/2 feet thereof, on Topeka avenue, all in the city of Topeka, original town, Shawnee county, Kansas, upon which is located a house known as the Charles Curtis home.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 350, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2050 Same; acquisition by historical society; methods authorized; title examination by attorney general.

76-2050.
Same; acquisition by historical society; methods authorized; title examination by attorney general.
(a) The state historical society is authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase or by condemnation proceedings the land described in K.S.A. 76-2049 in fee simple in the name of the state from moneys appropriated for such purpose. Before any agreement shall be made to purchase such land and house, three disinterested appraisers shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-3043a, and amendments thereto, to determine the market value thereof, and no agreement shall be entered into nor purchase made of the land so appraised for a consideration greater than such market value appraisal.
(b) In lieu of acquisition by purchase or condemnation as provided in subsection (a), the state historical society is authorized and empowered to enter into an agreement to acquire the land described in K.S.A. 76-2049 by exchanging a specific tract or tracts of state-owned land, and any improvements thereon, for the land described in K.S.A. 76-2049, subject to approval of the terms of such agreement by the legislature or the state finance council acting on this matter which is hereby characterized as a matter of legislative delegation and subject to the guidelines prescribed in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 75-3711c and amendments thereto. Any such tract or tracts of state-owned land shall be of comparable value to the land described in K.S.A. 76-2049.
(c) The land described in K.S.A. 76-2049 shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas and the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment thereof under subsection (a) and shall not enter into an exchange agreement under subsection (b) until the attorney general shall have examined the abstract of title and deed to such land and has determined that such conveyance will convey such land in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 350, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2051 Same; historical society to control and manage property acquired.

76-2051.
Same; historical society to control and manage property acquired.
Upon acquisition of the property as authorized by this act, the same shall be placed under the control and management of the state historical society and the society shall have power to adopt such rules and regulations relating to the use, preservation, improvement, control and maintenance thereof.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 350, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2052 Lecompton constitutional hall declared to possess historical interest.

76-2052.
Lecompton constitutional hall declared to possess historical interest.
Historic Lecompton constitutional hall located on lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 in block 20 of the city of Lecompton in Douglas county, Kansas, is hereby declared to possess unusual historical interest. Lecompton constitutional hall was the meeting place of the Kansas territorial legislature during 1856 and 1857, was the building in which the Lecompton constitution was written and voted on and has been designated a national landmark by the United States department of the interior.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 351, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2053 Same; acquisition by historical society; title examination by attorney general.

76-2053.
Same; acquisition by historical society; title examination by attorney general.
(a) The state historical society is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, from moneys appropriated for such purpose, or to acquire by gift, grant or donation the Lecompton constitutional hall and land described in K.S.A. 76-2052 in fee simple in the name of the state. If such building and land are to be acquired by purchases, before any agreement is made to purchase such building and land, three disinterested appraisers shall be appointed in accordance with K.S.A. 75-3043a and amendments thereto to determine the market value thereof and no agreement shall be entered into nor purchase made of such building and land so appraised for a consideration greater than such market value appraisal.
(b) The property comprised of the Lecompton constitutional hall and land described in K.S.A. 76-2052 shall be acquired in the name of the state of Kansas. If such property is acquired by purchase, the state historical society shall not issue a voucher in payment thereof until the attorney general has examined the abstract of title to the property and determined that such conveyance would convey property in fee simple to the state of Kansas. If such property is acquired by gift, grant or donation, the state historical society shall not accept the property until the attorney general has examined the abstract of title to the property and determined that such conveyance would convey property in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 351, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2054 Same; historical society to establish and control historical landmark and museum.

76-2054.
Same; historical society to establish and control historical landmark and museum.
Upon acquisition of the Lecompton constitutional hall and land described in K.S.A. 76-2052 as authorized by this act, the same shall be placed under the control and management of the state historical society and the society shall establish and maintain such building and land as a historical landmark and museum to be known as "historic Lecompton constitutional hall." The society may adopt rules and regulations relating to the use, preservation, improvement, control and maintenance of such building and land.
History:
L. 1986, ch. 351, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2055 Pawnee Rock historic site; negotiations to cede to U.S. authorized.

76-2055.
Pawnee Rock historic site; negotiations to cede to U.S. authorized.
The secretary of the state historical society is hereby authorized on behalf of the state of Kansas to negotiate with representatives of the national park service of the federal department of the interior for the purpose of ceding to the United States as a satellite of Fort Larned national historic site Pawnee Rock historic site, more particularly described as follows: (a) A tract of land commencing at the northeast corner of block 3 in the city of Pawnee Rock and running thence due north along the west boundary line of Center Street, in the city of Pawnee Rock, extending 1,822 feet to a point in the west boundary line of Center Street, extended, being a point in the northeast quarter of section 33, in township 20, south of range 15, west of the 6th Principal Meridian, for a place of beginning; thence at right angles due west 465 feet, thence at right angles due north 468.6 feet, thence at right angles due east 465 feet and thence at right angles due south 468.6 feet to the place of beginning; the same being and consisting of a tract of land of 5 acres, more or less, in the northeast quarter of section 33 above described, comprising the historic spot known as "Pawnee Rock" with a small park about the same, in Barton county, Kansas; (b) a strip of land out of the northeast quarter of section 33 in township 20 south of range 15 west of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as follows, to wit, commencing at a point where the west line of Center Street in the city of Pawnee Rock in Barton county intersects the north boundary line of the city of Pawnee Rock, as a place of beginning; and running thence due north along the west line of Center Street, extended, to a point 2,290.6 feet north of the south boundary line of Bismark Avenue in the city of Pawnee Rock, or 2,290.6 feet north of the northeast corner of block 27 in the city of Pawnee Rock, to a point in the northeast quarter of section 33, thence at right angles, due east 100 feet; thence at right angles due south to a point in the north boundary line of the city of Pawnee Rock; thence at right angles due west along the north boundary line of the city of Pawnee Rock to the place of beginning; consisting of 4.3 acres, more or less, used as a public avenue and highway; and (c) the roadway from state highway 56 and 156 to Pawnee Rock historical state park.
History:
L. 1988, ch. 330, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2056 Historical society property; use by third parties.

76-2056.
Historical society property; use by third parties.
(a) The state historical society may permit the use of facilities and real property under the control of the society by groups for such special events as the society determines are in the public interest and will further the purposes of the society. The society shall adopt policies and guidelines for such use, consistent with the provisions of this section.
(b) The state historical society may establish a schedule of reasonable fees for the use of its facilities or real property pursuant to this section. The society shall remit all moneys received from such fees to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury to the credit of the state historical society facilities fund which is hereby created. All expenditures from such fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the secretary of the state historical society or a person designated by the secretary. Moneys in the fund shall be expended only for the purpose of paying costs associated with the use of facilities or real property pursuant to this section, including compensation of any personnel needed to oversee such use.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a charge for general admission to a facility or real property under the control of the state historical society unless otherwise authorized by law.
(d) The state historical society may adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this section.
History:
L. 1990, ch. 180, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 275, § 1; L. 2001, ch. 5, § 433; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 76 - State Institutions And Agencies; Historical Property › Article 20 - Historical Property › 76-2057 Acquisition of William Allen White House in Emporia as historical landmark authorized; procedures; expenditures.

76-2057.
Acquisition of William Allen White House in Emporia as historical landmark authorized; procedures; expenditures.
(a) The state historical society is authorized to accept and hold, in the name of the state, the William Allen White House, located at 927 Exchange Street, Emporia, Kansas 66801, Lot 137, 139, 141 and 143 on Exchange St., Section 10, Township 19, Range 11E. Such real property and the improvements thereon shall be acquired in fee simple by gift, grant or designation for the purpose of establishing and maintaining it as a historical landmark and memorial to the great author, newspaper editor and a social and political force that shaped the state and the nation during the first half of the twentieth century. The state historical society shall have the power to do any and all things necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this act and to make such rules and regulations for the use, enjoyment and government of the premises as may be necessary.
(b) Conveyance of the property described in subsection (a) shall not be accepted by the executive director of the state historical society until the attorney general approves the deed and determines that such conveyance would convey such land in fee simple to the state of Kansas.
(c) Moneys received by the state historical society from federal agencies or other federal sources for the William Allen White House shall be expended for restoring, equipping and otherwise preparing the William Allen White House for visitation by members of the public, including all interpretation and similar exhibit development, to the extent permitted by applicable federal requirements, guidelines and limitations.
(d) All expenditures by the state historical society for the operations or for any capital improvements for the William Allen White House shall be funded from moneys received from federal agencies, local governmental entities or private sources, including but not limited to fees and donations received from persons visiting the William Allen White House.
History:
L. 2001, ch. 113, § 1; April 26.