Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Council Oak
August 10, 1825
the treaty between
the U.S. Commissioners and
the Osage Indians was signed
giving the right of way
forever through their land
establishing the Santa Fe Trail
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.
Location. 38° 39.708′ N, 96° 29.058′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East Main Street, Council Grove KS 66846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Santa Fe Trail / Council Grove (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Council Oak (a few steps from this marker); Council Grove (a few steps from this marker); Company "C" 137th Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Bur Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bur Oak (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Office Oak (about 600 feet away); Brewery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Osage Nation. Tribe website homepage (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.