Who was Cyrus Kurtz Holliday?
Q: Who was Cyrus Kurtz Holliday?
A: Cyrus Kurtz Holliday was a prominent Kansas businessman and a member of the free-state movement during the Bleeding Kansas period.
Q: What was Holliday's role in the founding of Topeka, Kansas?
A: Holliday was one of the founders of Topeka, Kansas and served as its first president.
Q: What significant company did Holliday found?
A: Holliday was the founder of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Q: What political position did Holliday hold?
A: Holliday served in the Kansas Senate.
Q: What were some of the companies Holliday was president of in Topeka?
A: Holliday was president of the Merchants National Bank and the Excelsior Coke and Gas Company, both based in Topeka.
Q: What was Holliday's role in the Kansas State Historical Society?
A: Holliday was the president of the Kansas State Historical Society in 1890.
Q: Was Holliday recognized for his contributions to Kansas?
A: Yes, in 2012 Holliday was inducted into the Kansas State Hall of Fame for his contributions to the state.
