From The Pratt Tribune

The 1,000 pound Space Wanderer Pallasite Meteorite recently returned to its home in Greensburg. The meteorite will be placed on display in the newly completed City Hall, 300 S. Main, until the new Big Well Museum is constructed.

The Space Wanderer was recovered following the May 4, 2007 tornado that destroyed Greensburg. It was found mere inches from its home in the former Big Well Gift Shop. The meteorite has made a tour of Kansas since the tornado, first to Exploration Place in Wichita, then making a longer stop at the Sternberg Museum in Hays where it has been on display for two years.

“We’re excited to bring the meteorite home to Greensburg,” said Stacy Barnes, Big Well Manager. “This is just another sign of progress for our town and will allow visitors to see a piece of our county’s history. We are so grateful to the Sternberg Museum and to Don Stimpson, owner of the Kansas Meteorite Museum, for their help in moving it back to Greensburg.”

In 1949, H.O. Stockwell, with the aid of a modern metal detector, unearthed the Space Wanderer Meteorite east of Greensburg. The meteorite was placed in the Big Well Museum in 1949 where it was viewed by thousands of visitors each year.

“It’s great to have part of our history and heritage return to the community. We appreciate the Sternberg Museum and Don Stimpson taking care of the meteorite until we were ready to display it again. It is wonderful to see part of not only the city’s heritage but the county’s returning to the community,” said Greensburg Mayor Bob Dixson.

The public may view the meteorite in the lobby at Greensburg City Hall during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 9 am-5pm.