Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Monarch of the Plains
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
1. Monarch of the Plains Marker
Herds of 60 million buffalo once roamed the prairie until reduced to 300 and near extinction. They were the basis of Indian economy; food for the emigrant, railroad worker and soldier.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 51.802′ N, 99° 20.581′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is on Bypass U.S. 183, on the right when traveling south. Monument is on the grounds of Fort Hays State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hays KS 67601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); Commissary Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hays (within shouting distance of this marker); Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Bacon Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enlisted Barracks (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Hays (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.
Also see . . .
1. Basic Facts About Bison.
this page online
2. American Bison. National Geographic website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
2. Monarch of the Plains
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
3. Monarch of the Plains
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
4. Monarch of the Plains Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
5. Monarch of the Plains Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
6. Monarch of the Plains Relief
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
7. Monarch of the Plains Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
