1868
<< Previous Next>> THE FIRST HOUSE IN WICHITA 1868 by D. S. Munger This 1 1/2 story, three bay log structure is considered the first house in Wichita and was constructed of cottonwood trees by Darius Munger, an early resident and founding father of the city. The house sits on a foundation of course rubble stone with mortar consisting of clam shells, sand, water and buffalo hair. As we came to what is now Wichita and camped on ground overlooking the wide stretch of the Arkansas Valley, a wonderful sight presented itself. The whole slope on each side … Read more