Google interactive satellite photo of the huge metropolis of Atwood.
Posted on 05/04/2005 2:02:18 AM PDT by ajolympian2004
Sounds like they will attract a few good cults with that offer.
Or make a nice outpost for "New Aztlan".
Or some anarchist could settle there to be able to use illegal recreational drugs in the name of freedom and the constitution...
Oh wait, never mind, that would be a cult also.
It takes a mighty heavy foot to average 80mph for 3 consecutive hours. Must have wife with cast-ron kidney.
(If what I just wrote makes you sad or angry,
Don't forget that Denver now stretches to the Kansas border, and the highway posted limits in Kansas are generally 70. So most people drive 80 unless a Kkop is in the neighborhood--and they usually aren't.
Of course, leave it to me to be the one dumb bastard to get a ticket doing 90 in that stretch of nowhere...I did.
No view of the ocean, but you sparked an idea. Move to Atwood, Kansas, become a farmer, marry a local woman, then plow under part of my wheat crop and build a baseball field. ;)
I worked in Atwood recently, dang nice town. It's in the middle of nowhere, which in my book is a definite plus.
(If what I just wrote makes you sad or angry,
After we turn the global warming thermostat switch up 10 degrees, you might get some beach front property. The thermostat hasn't been working very well lately. Maybe we need an "expert" to take a look at it.
I was being serious like the movie "Field of Dreams" where Kevin Costner's character plows under part of his corn crop. I have no idea what "...marry a local woman, then plow..." refers to in the context as you quoted.
What's the population of Atwood? Free land sounds nice, but the new construction requirement and costs of over $100 per sq foot seems a bit steep. Would an old home purchase be cheaper overall?
I'd guess maybe 1500 people. I didn't live there, just worked there for a week. If it's anything like small town SD, and I think it is, you can buy an existing home for next to nothing.
From the website in the original post:
(I do not see a population number on their website, but I think it's like 1700+)
The town of Atwood, which is nestled in the heart of the picturesque Beaver Valley, is surrounded by the natural beauty of golden wheat fields and lush green ranches. A standing tribute to the early pioneers, Atwood's presence on the prairie still boasts the friendly atmosphere and hard work ethic from which the city was born. Settled in 1875, it quickly became home to immigrant families that still live, work and prosper in the heart of Rawlins County.
In April, 1875, T.A. Andrews and J.M. Matheny came to Rawlins County. They established a town site about two miles east of the present location, and named the town Attwood for Matheny's 14 year old son who accompanied his father on the journey. It became apparent that the site was on school land, so to gain clear title it was moved to the present location. In 1882, the Post Office requested the name drop one "t" becoming Atwood.
The founders of Atwood came in search of a better life and began to build a community that is rich in heritage, culture and values. Today's Atwood residents still preserve these early traditions, and continue to add to Atwood through their community involvement and determined spirit. There is no better example of the spirit that Atwood residents have for the community than the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church built in 1906 north of town. Closed in 1979, Atwood residents raised $83,000.00 and moved the church in it’s entirety to its new home next to the Rawlins County Historical Museum, which is home to a wonderful Rawlins County Mural painted by Atwood native Rudolph Wendelin (Creator of Smokey the Bear).
Other than its constant agricultural economy, Atwood is making great strides in Economic Development, becoming an attraction for large and small businesses alike.
At the north edge of Atwood, you will find the winding Beaver Creek that feeds into Lake Atwood. This was a partially dry lake bed which Atwood residents transformed into a 43 acre recreational area that now offers fishing, picnicking, outdoor festivities and concerts. Lake Atwood is also the home of the annual Lake Atwood 10 Mile Race, which is rated as one of the top 10 road races in the country and keeps more detailed records than any other race in the world.
Nationally known as some of the best hunting grounds in the country, Atwood hosts Pheasant hunters from across the nation each Autumn. Deer, Quail, Dove and the Wild Turkey delight the hunter who finds a warm welcome and comfortable accommodations in one of Atwood's fine motels, Bed and Breakfasts or one of the several hunting lodges that dot the county's magnificent landscape.
The list of Atwood's attractions go on and on, and one thing is for sure…You're invited!
Only after a ride in a tornado. Just wait a few minutes and you'll see.
I'm moving to Winfield, KS the end of this month. There is a local fellow there that rehabs older homes and resells them. He does fantastic work. His prices range from 60k - 90k.
The cost of living there is radically lower than NJ.
No ocean, but there's a little lake in town, and sometimes it even has water in it.
Google interactive satellite photo of the huge metropolis of Atwood.
What in Gods name were you doing in Atwood man, its a nice little town, I grew up about 20 miles away from it.
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