Hiawatha’s beautiful maples have a rich history that makes the fall splendor of the town even more intriguing. Hiawatha has long been known for it’s beautiful maples — first planted so many decades ago by Theodore H. Korthanke. He lived from 1860 to 1941 and was considered one of the founding fathers of Hiawatha — certainly the founding father of the maple trees found nearly on every block. … What Mr. Korthanke envisioned so very long ago — indeed a full century — has blossomed. The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau reports they start getting phone calls in late September from potential visitors. Once October hits, the Administrator Sarah Kleopfer said the calls increase. Many people make a special trip to our Northeast Kansas community just to see the maple trees.
Source: Local News | hiawathaworldonline.com
