Near Howell in Ford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Santa Fe Trail Remains

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012

1. Santa Fe Trail Remains NHL Marker

Inscription.
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States

Erected 1966 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 37° 47.459′ N, 100° 11.776′ W. Marker is near Howell, Kansas, in Ford County. Trail Ruts Park is on the right while traveling west of US Hwy 50/400, about ½ mile west of Howell Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dodge City KS 67801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soule's Ditch (here, next to this marker); The Worst Piece of Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Trails on the Prairie (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Fe Trail Sites to the West & South (about 500 feet away); A Fine Country… (about 500 feet away); Santa Fe Trail, 1821 - 1880

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(about 500 feet away); Santa Fe Trail Sites to the East (about 500 feet away); Campsite of the U.S. Survey Team Sept. 10-21, 1825 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Howell.

Also see . . .
1. Santa Fe Trail Remains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on May 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on May 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012

2. Santa Fe Trail Remains NHL Marker

Marker at right of photo

Santa Fe Trail Ruts image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Santa Fe Trail Ruts

The ruts go under the bridges (the gray parts) on the paved path. Looking NNE.

Santa Fe Trail Remains Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, June 5, 2013

4. Santa Fe Trail Remains Marker

Remains of Santa Fe Trail behind marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 23, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.