Oldest Pipe Organ in Kansas-Methodist Church
608 Lake Dr., Cawker City, KS 67430
Built in 1886 by Pilcher's Sons of Louisville, the organ is located in Cawker City's United Methodist Church. Pilchers of Kentucky built the organ for the congregational church in Kinsley, Kansas. At the time, it was the only organ in Kansas west of Emporia.
In 1931, the Cawker Methodists bought the organ and placed it in their native limestone church. This second home for the Pilcher organ was built in 1885 and rebuilt in 1911 after a fire practically destroyed the structure. By 1976, structural defects necessitated the razing of the stone church and a new sanctuary was built. At this time, the organ was restored by Reuter Organ Co., Lawrence, Kansas and installed in the new sanctuary. It is played at regular Sunday services. View by appointment.