Rook County Attractions

Webster Reservoir and State Park is located 7 miles west of Stockton on Highway 24 or10 miles north of Zurich on Highway 258 from K-18.  The 3,780 acre lake has campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming, volleyball courts, shower houses, shelters, hiking trails, boat ramps, fish cleaning station, electric hookups, and much more.  Click on the link above for more information.
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Also, Rooks County is located in the middle of some other great lakes besides Webster.  Lake Wilson in Russell County, Kirwin Lake in Phillips County, Cedar Bluff Lake in Trego County, and Glen Elder Lake in Mitchell are all just a short drive away from Rooks County.  For links to each of these other lakes, check out the LASR webpage at www.lasr.net.

Rooks County Historical Museum located at 921 S. Cedar in Stockton, contains numerous exhibits from the history of Rooks County. The museum is an excellent source for genealogy information.  Museum hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Arrange for  tours by calling (785) 425-7217.

Rooks County State Lake is located 3 miles south and 3 miles west of Stockton and provides excellent fishing opportunities.  A shelter house is also available for picnics.  (NOTE - The lake is currently dry due to renovations.  Shelter house is closed)

St. Joseph's Church in Damar is a beautiful example of classic Romanesque design and is a glowing example of the importance that early settlers to Rooks County placed on religion. The church had it's first mass celebrated in 1917.  The church was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Plainville Township Lake is located 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Plainville.  During normal years, the lake has plenty of water and provides an excellent location for fishing and picnics.  Each year the lake is the site of an annual July 4 fireworks show.

Waller-Coolbaugh 20th Century House located at 421 N. Walnut in Stockton offers visitors a High Classical Revival residence built around 1905 by a local businessman.  For many years this was the most elegant home in town and is now preserved as a local landmark.  Tours are available weekends in June, July, and August.  For information, or to arrange a tour, call Eris Waller at 785-425-7227.

Nova Theatre in Stockton is a classic example of what can happen when community vision is teamed with community effort and financial giving.  The Nova Theatre, built in1932, has been restored and is now home to weekend movies and numerous other special events.  The 200 seat multi-purpose theatre is available throughout the year for meetings and events.

Old Log Cabin on the west side of Stockton is a replica of the towns first motel.

Ash Rock Church built in 1882, is located 5 miles north and 1 mile east of Woodston.  Sometimes called the "Stone Church" because of its thick, limestone walls, the church stands as a memorial to the spirit and hard work of those who settled the land, survived its hard times, and enjoyed its good times.  The church was renovated in 1976 to its present condition.

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