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Parker Carousel
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★ National Historic Landmark

Parker Carousel

Also known as Lander Park Carousel (1928-1959); Dickinson County Parker Car; Lander Parker Carousel

One of 25 National Historic Landmarks in Kansasthe highest tier of the National Register
Listed 1987Abilene
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About Parker Carousel

Parker Carousel, at 412 S. Campbell St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Feb 27, 1987: one of 25 Landmarks in Kansas. It was among the first 4 of Abilene’s 29 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the national level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric carousel in Abilene, Kansas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1901 to today

  1. 1901Built
  2. 1987Added to the National Register and named a National Historic Landmark
  3. 2026On the Register for 39 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

412 S. Campbell St., Abilene · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Parker CarouselStart here
  2. 2Eisenhower HomeBuilt 1898 · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Rock Island DepotBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4Union Electric WarehouseBuilding · 0.3 mi on
  5. 5D. G. Smith BuildingBuilding · next door
Around it

6 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BVersteeg-Swisher HouseBuilt 18870.3 miBElms HotelBuilding0.4 miBAbilene Union Pacific Railroad Passenger DepotBuilt 19280.5 miDAbilene Downtown Historic DistrictDistrict0.5 miBPerring BuildingBuilding0.5 miBAbilene Historic District #1Building0.5 mi

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Questions about Parker Carousel

Is Parker Carousel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 27, 1987 (Register number 87000813).

Is Parker Carousel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes, since Feb 27, 1987. Kansas has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Parker Carousel?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.