Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Seth Hays Home
1867
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Seth Hays Home Marker
Built by Seth Hays [b. 1811]. The first white settler in Council Grove. He lived here with his adopted daughter Kitty & his slave Sally until his death in 1873.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 38° 39.552′ N, 96° 29.309′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on the north side of the Seth Hays House, visible from the south parking lot of Council Grove High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Wood 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 different marker also named Seth Hays Home (here, next to this marker); Council Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Malcolm Conn Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmers & Drovers Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic Lodge Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hays House (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Well-furnished Store
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Also see . . .
1. Seth Millington Hays. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Seth Hays Home National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Our Rich History. City website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
6. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Seth Hays Home and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Seth Hays Home
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
4. Sculpture at Seth Hays Home
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
