Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Field School
District 54
— 1902 —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Field School Marker
The Field schoolhouse was originally located 8 miles South of Council Grove, and was moved to this site in 1999. It remains virtually unchanged since 1902, except for the enclosure of a portion of the porch in 1939. The school closed after the 1945-46 school term.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 38° 39.496′ N, 96° 29.947′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on the grounds of the Terwilliger House, 803 West Main Street (US Route 56). 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. Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Atkinson Log House (a few steps from this marker); Baker's Food Market (a few steps from this marker); Maple Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House
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Also see . . . 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.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Field School and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Field School
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
