Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Baker's Food Market
1947
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Baker's Food Market Marker
This masonry building was constructed as a grocery store in 1947. The Baker family had grocery stores in the area for 127 years, from 1854 to 1981.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 38° 39.507′ N, 96° 29.94′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Adams Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker and building are immediately west of the Terwilliger House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 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. Maple Camp (here, next to this marker); Atkinson Log House (a few steps from this marker); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (a few steps from this marker); Field School (a few steps from 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); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Website homepage (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 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Baker's Food Market and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Notice Posted on Baker's Food Market Door
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
