Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas and…

During your next stay at Vickers Schoolhouse, make sure to check out these top things to do and places to visit in Miami County. In addition to the Louisburg Cider Mill and the area wineries, there are so many hidden gems.

A chronological list of teachers at Vickers Schoolhouse and their salary.

This is a republication of “Vickers School is being restored; school bell is being sought” by Chris Anton Paus, Staff Writer at the Miami County Republic, originally published February 5, 1997.

Jack Alpert’s project grew out of family history with school area. Jack Alpert is a man with a mission – to restore the one-room Vickers School.

The Alpert family history…

Republish of “Schoolhouse Memories Preserved” by Jill Denning, Staff Writer at The Miami Republican, originally published October 9, 1980.

The Vickers School, near the Block community, has undergone a face-lift this fall and came out looking years younger than its 89 years…

Have you ever driven by an old building and wondered about its history? Vickers Schoolhouse near Paola, Kansas is one of those buildings - a small, charming schoolhouse that stands on the side of a road in Miami County.

During the 1800s, Kansas roads played a critical role in America's westward expansion. Initially, Native American paths and trails such as the Oregon and Santa Fe trails were the primary routes.

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Miami County, Kansas, you’ll have plenty of options in the coming year.