Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hays House
1857
— Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Hays House Marker
Built in 1857 by Seth Hays on the site of the first permanent building (1848) in Council Grove. The original log cabin was also known as the Hays House. Used continuously as a restaurant, this building was also used for church services, court proceedings and the printing of the first newspaper in town.
Erected by G. F. W. C. Philomathian Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 38° 39.687′ N, 96° 29.386′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Wood Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West 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. A Well-furnished Store (here, next to this marker); Masonic Lodge Hall (a few steps from this marker); Council Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Grove National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Conn Store
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Also see . . .
1. Hays House 1857 Restaurant. Restaurant website homepage (Submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Our Rich History. City website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Hays House Marker
To right of doorway
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Hays House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
4. Hand Hewn Beams in Hays House Basement
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
5. Hays House Open Lath Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
