Near Studley in Sheridan County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Documenting the History of Sheridan County
Cottonwood Ranch State Historic Site
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2017
1. Documenting the History of Sheridan County Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 21.305′ N, 100° 10.397′ W. Marker is near Studley, Kansas, in Sheridan County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 24 east of Road 140E, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the Cottonwood Ranch State Historic Site grounds, overlooking the northwest corner of the ranch house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14432 East US Highway 24, Hoxie KS 67740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. End of an Era (here, next to this marker); John Fenton Pratt, Photographer (a few steps from this marker); After the Pratts (a few steps from this marker); The Story of the Stones (a few steps from this marker); Shearing the Sheep (within shouting distance of this marker); Pratt Home & Cottonwood Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); Washhouse and Yard Fence (within shouting distance of this marker); Stained Glass Windows (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Studley.
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Also see . . . John Fenton Pratt. With surprising clarity, Fent’s photographs captured moments in time from the families of Sheridan County. Fent often featured his beloved English cottage in his photographs, which came to be known as Cottonwood Ranch. Fent photographed English friends and family at parties and picnics. (Submitted on September 15, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Marker detail: The Studley Nine
The Studley Nine baseball team played on the Pratt's ball field to the west of the house.
3. Marker detail: Pratt’s Pond
Tom Pratt and Charlie Foster boating on Pratt's pond. Foster homesteaded near the Pratts and had known them in England.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2017
4. Documenting the History of Sheridan County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
