Near Highland in Doniphan County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Highland Presbyterian Mission
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
1. The Highland Presbyterian Mission Marker
In 1845 the missions board began construction of a building to house and educate the children of the Iowa and Sac & Fox tribes. Much larger than it is now, the mission was originally 106 feet long and contained 32 rooms, including a dining hall and chapel. The first floor was built of native limestone quarried from the area. Locally made brick was used for the upper floors.
[Inset photo caption reads] This rendering of the Highland Presbyterian Mission shows what the building looked like when it was built in 1845.
Erected by Kansas Historical Society. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 39° 51.841′ N, 95° 13.767′ W. Marker is near Highland, Kansas, in Doniphan County. Marker is adjacent to the mission building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1737 Elgin Road, Highland KS 66035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cooperation and Conflict on the Trail (here, next to this marker); The Iowa, Sac and Fox Mission (here, next to this marker); The Oregon-California Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Wolf River Crossing
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Also see . . .
1. Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission State Historic Site. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission National Register Nomination. (Submitted on October 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
2. The Highland Presbyterian Mission and Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
3. Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission Entrance Sign
Elgin Road in background
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
