LeRoy in Coffey County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Founding of LeRoy, Kansas
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 9, 2012
1. Founding of LeRoy, Kansas Marker
LeRoy, Kansas
Founded in 1855 by
Thomas Crabree, John Scott
and Frederick Troxel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 38° 5.028′ N, 95° 37.98′ W. Marker is in LeRoy, Kansas, in Coffey County. Marker is on Main Street north of Kansas Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is next to the pavilion at the center of the City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Le Roy KS 66857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Opothleyahola (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); History of LeRoy, Kansas (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coffey County Fair (approx. 9.2 miles away); Coffey County Fairgrounds (approx. 9.3 miles away); 8 Elements of Kansas Exploring (approx. 9˝ miles away); Coffey County Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 9.6 miles away); Burlington, Kansas (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LeRoy.
Also see . . . LeRoy, Kansas. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 9, 2012
2. Founding of LeRoy, Kansas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
