Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Maple Camp Tourist Cabin

1930

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011

1. Maple Camp Tourist Cabin Marker

Inscription.
Built for tourists, this cabin was originally two small, tile-block, stucco cabins. They were joined together with a wood-frame addition about 1944.

Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 38° 39.493′ N, 96° 29.926′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Adams Street near Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south. Marker and cabin are on the grounds of the Terwilliger House, 803 West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Field School (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker's Food Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Atkinson Log House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Council Oak Acorn (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.

Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Maple Camp Tourist Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011

2. Maple Camp Tourist Cabin and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.