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The Kiowa County Historical Museum occupies the historic Rock Island Depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1909 and used until the 1970s. The station was not only where you climbed aboard the train to go north or south in Oklahoma, it was also the hub for rail cars used to transport grain produced by local farmers to larger cities for sale. The Kiowa County Historical Society acquired the site in 1987, and after many hours of volunteer help in construction and collecting, the official opening was held May 29, 1993. The museum reflects all of Kiowa County's history from the beginning of each city to present day happenings. The museum is filled with memorabilia, antiques, period furniture, and historical items that were selected as "museum quality" by professional antique dealers. You will be privileged to find rare items that have antique value as well as historic appeal.

Old farm equipment, an original one-room schoolhouse, dental chairs, and office equipment from the turn of the century remind each of us that the old days weren't really that long ago. There is an Indian Artifact Room and a large addition with professionally finished classic tractors, buggies, and vehicles.

The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum A great addition to beautiful downtown Hobart is the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum, located in the renovated buildings on the 500 block of South Main. The museum is open 10:00 to 5:00 Monday-Saturday. They close at noon for lunch and hold special hours during the holidays. Special arrangements can be made by calling 580/726-5900. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. A well-stocked gift store is available at the entrance of the museum for items that you can purchase. Come experience General Franks' life, and appreciate his outstanding service to our country.The museum’s focus of Leadership, Patriotism and Service houses thousands of items, documents, photos, and video presentations of the life and military experiences of General Tommy Franks. The different displays portray his childhood, high school and college years, his military experiences and training in the United States Army, his combat campaigns in Viet Nam, Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan and share the lessons he learned. View his association with the President of the United States, national leaders, and foreign leaders from all over the world. Items from foreign countries and leaders many of which are one-of-a kind, can be found only in the museum in Hobart.

Learn more about the museum and programs at the GTFLIM by visiting www.tommyfranksmuseum.org

To view thousands of photos of Hobart and the happenings of Hobart, go to Marian's Photo Gallery at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/marian.pfenning

Kiowa County Historical Museum<br />
518 S. Main<br />
Hobart, Ok

Kiowa County Historical Museum
518 S. Main
Hobart, Ok

General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum is located at 501 S. Main in Hobart, Oklahoma. Presently, the museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays. Call the museum at 580/726-5900 for information. The museum displays thousands of memorabilia from the collection of General Franks, from his childhood through his years as Commanding General of Operation Desert Storm in Iraq. You will be amazed at the collection that is now on display at this outstanding museum.