Cato School (built in 1869) Cato, Kansas


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Directions to Cato, Kansas

    On U.S. Highway 69 between Ft. Scott and Pittsburg, Kansas, turn west on 720 Avenue, one mile north of the Arcadia turn-off (or one mile south of the Bourbon County line). Go west for one mile, then turn north for 1/2 mile and then left one mile to Cato.

Come Join Us!
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the committee is invited.
If you would like to help with the Cato School Project,
or make a financial contribution, please contact
a member of the Cato Historical Preservation Committee

Cato Historical Preservation
Association Members

Susie Stelle, Mary Portwood, Richard Coonrod, Jerry Coonrod, Ralph Carlson, Joe Bournonville, Anna Portwood Swank, Katharine Spigarelli, Marilyn Coonrod Flagg, Elizabeth Portwood Thompson, Jamie Thompson, Buck Rowland, Jan Steele, Carolyn Smith Corral, Barbara Hixenbaugh, James Thompson, Ronnie Smith, Virginia Smith, Kathy Farmer, Nate Garrett, Shirley Hensley, and Randy Coonrod

Thanks to all those who have donated their time, money, and resources to make the Cato restoration project become a reality. So much progress has been made on our beautiful little school since we began this work over ten years ago. It has all been possible because of generous donations from people who care about the Cato School and a grant from the Kansas Historical Society.