Vintage Charm Bed & Breakfast ( Waterville )

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Waterville is located in southwest Marshall County on the Little Blue River. Highways US 77 and K-9 intersect here. Tree-lined streets, nice people, and a rich collection of turn-of-the-century buildings make this a pleasant place to visit. Waterville was established in 1867 as a pioneer town at the end of the railroad and beside the Little Blue River. When the railroad decided to extend west exactly 100 miles from Atchison, Kan., the site for the city was determined. It was named by William Osborne, a railroad superintendent, for his hometown of Waterville, New York.
As an "end of the line" town, Waterville served as a supply center for the area and as a shipping center for livestock, grain and other local products. It also accommodated travelers in several hotels. As churches and schools were built, this rowdy cow town took on a more serene and gracious tone. Soon, many new homes and businesses were established. Through the years, Waterville has cherished and cared for many of these features while keeping pace with the times.

Today, you will find the Victorian homes, the railroad station and many other historic buildings along tree-lined streets. Come discover other secrets of Waterville: two museums, a new community center, a nine-hole golf course, a public swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, beautiful Lake Idlewild one mile north of town, two lighted ball fields, a modern school system and a relaxed place where friendly people still have time to listen to the serenity.