Boyce Rock Garden and MuseumJessie W. “Jess” Boyce (1883 - 1969)
Non Extant
1390 State St, Phillipsburg, Kansas, 67661, United States
Began 1938, torn down in 1968.
About the Artist/Site
Jess Boyce created a miniature village in his yard using rocks from all over the world, and bottle caps as shingles and wall adornment. Inside his garage were many museum-like objects that he displayed for visitors to see.
This site is no longer extant but it was well-documented by photographer Bill Clarke, who grew up nearby. The Garden is also allegedly one of the only sites in Phillipsburg to be featured in a National Geographic magazine. It was dismantled in 1968 and replaced with a gas station.
– Narrative by Leah Zuberer (SPACES intern), 2025
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Materials
Small rocks, bottle caps
Map & Site Information
1390 State St
Phillipsburg, Kansas, 67661
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Latitude/Longitude: 39.755585 / -99.3096831
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