Mound Valley Historical Society

06/14/2026

Pre-Order Flagpole Festival shirts
$20-Adult sizes S-5X
$15 - Youth S-XL & Toddler(may be a different color of blue shirt)
Festival sponsors will be listed on the back of shirt.

You can email [email protected], message us on Facebook or sign up at Porky's in Mound Valley, if you would like to order.

06/12/2026

Be aware tomorrow out on 160 especially in the hills out west of town. The cyclists will be coming through from the west headed east towards Altamont.

06/01/2026

05/05/2026

The latest single from Mound Valley's own James Wesley.

04/06/2026

Approximately 100 years ago in Mound Valley, Kansas early 1926, C.A. Bradbury received a letter from the Ford factory asking him to paint the roof of his business establishment and letter the name of Mound Valley in large white letters in order to assist aviators going over this section to get their bearings.

C. A. Bradbury owned and operated a "Livery Stable" until the Model T became reality. He then became a Ford Dealer. The Bradbury Motor Company was one of the oldest Ford Motor Companies in the nation at the time it was closed in 1959.

C.A. built the building in the photo as a Ford service station and garage sometime in the year 1917. This building was later owned by Mr. Harold Vail where he operated a standard station and Mechanic shop known as Vail Auto. (Photo taken looking south where the fire department is now)

( Photo and text taken in part from the Mound of memories Valley of hope book 1868 - 1979 compiled and edited by Sharon Billingsly and Patty Ibbetson.)

03/27/2026

We lost a long time historical society member. She contributed her time volunteering at the museum opening up for visitors, organizing and cleaning.
She and her husband George also ran Glen More's Station for a time after Glen and Annetta retired and before John Largent bought the store and ran it under the name JT's for several more years until it closed. It was the last full service gas station in town.

View Virginia L. Kudrick's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/24/2026

We lost a former Mound Valley businessman last week.
Back in the 1980's JT's was where you would stop in for a cold pop out of the machine, grab some groceries or have your gas pumped by John Largent. Those who were around then remember how nice of a man he was, and have always talked very fondly of him.

(This photo was taken from the west side of the street just north of the flagpole) The new community center is located where it once stood.

12/25/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

12/08/2025

✨🎄 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Community! 🎄✨

Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration was a huge success tonight, thanks to the incredible spirit and hard work of everyone involved!

We want to say thank you to our dedicated volunteers and event crew: You put in long hours planning, setting up, coordinating activities, and cleaning up. The event would not have been possible without your dedication!

Our local performer/Lora McAnulty! Your festive music and carols truly brought the holiday spirit to life.

Float Participants: The effort that goes into designing, building, funding, and parading floats is immense. You brought creativity and excitement.

Local Photographer/Faith Winters: Documenting these moments is crucial. The community will cherish for years to come.

Local businesses and sponsors: Thank you for your generous contributions and support!

Everyone who attended: The smiles on your faces and the wonderful turnout reminded us why we do this every year.

Thank you to everyone who showed up in their spectacular inflatable costumes! You brought so much laughter and holiday spirit to our Christmas celebration. We appreciate you making our event so memorable!

It was a magical night filled with joy, and we loved celebrating the start of the holiday season with all of you.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! We can't wait to see you next year! 🎅🎁