BURLINGAME
Burlingame is a charming city located in Osage County, Kansas, boasting America's widest brick main street - a testament to its importance as a bustling Santa Fe Trail stop. Established in 1855 as Council City and renamed Burlingame in 1857, the city is known for its rich history, reflected in its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and the Burlingame Schuyler Museum. With its blend of pioneer heritage and small-town spirit, Burlingame offers visitors a unique glimpse into Kansas's storied past.
THINGS TO DO
Rodeo Days is an annual event held in Burlingame, typically taking place over a weekend in May at the Saddle Club. The club hosts a variety of other events throughout the year including Barrel Racing, Fun Show, and more. Learn more.
Rodeo Days/Saddle Club
Burlingame is known for having one of the widest brick main streets in the United States, with Santa Fe Avenue measuring 130 feet across. The street was built wide enough to accommodate oxen teams making U-turns, reflecting the town's history as a stop along the Santa Fe Trail.
Widest Brick Main Street
Just two miles south of town, the Schuyler Museum is located in the historic 1902 Schuyler School building, sitting on the site of the former Osage County Court House. This court house held the distinction of being the location of the first legal hanging in Kansas. Learn more.
Schuyer Museum
The self-guided walking tour of Burlingame, Kansas allows visitors to explore the city's historic sites and landmarks at their own pace. This tour provides a firsthand account of the city's rich history and notable figures, offering a unique perspective on Burlingame's past and present. Learn more.
Historic Walking Tour
The Superior School, built in 1894, is a historic schoolhouse located two miles south of Burlingame on Highway 56. This school was part of the Superior community, which no longer exists, and the building is one of the few remaining structures from that town. Learn more.
Superior School
The Burlingame Country Christmas is an annual celebration, featuring a craft fair, kids' activities, and a lighted Christmas parade. The event typically takes place on a Saturday in early December, with the 35th annual celebration scheduled for December 7, 2024. Learn more.
Country Christmas
Flint Hills Trail State Park is a 118-mile rails-to-trails system that offers biking, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities across east-central Kansas, passing through communities including Osage City, which is near Burlingame. The trail stretches from Osawatomie in the east to Herington in the west, providing a scenic route through the Flint Hills region. Learn more.
Flint Hills State Park
Known as the most challenging in the region, this disc golf course opened March 16, 2024 near Jones Park. It's located at the old fairgrounds site. Learn more.
Disc Golf Course
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HISTORY
Burlingame, Kansas, located in Osage County, has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. The community was established in support of a "Free State" Kansas, and its importance as an anti-slavery stronghold was so great that pro-slavery forces built a fort there in 1862. Burlingame held significant importance as a supply and blacksmithing stop for travelers heading west on the Santa Fe Trail, second only to Council Grove. The city's history is commemorated at the Burlingame Schuyler Museum, which features exhibits reflecting the community's past, including a fire station display. Visitors can also stroll down the brick main street, originally designed to accommodate oxen teams. Today, Burlingame is a city with a population of 971 as of the 2020 census.
