Galena in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Route 66 Howard 'Pappy' Litch Park
Welcome To Galena Kansas
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 12, 2020
1. Route 66 Howard 'Pappy' Litch Park Marker
For many years, a large garage/service station stood at this location. The owner, Howard "Pappy” Litch, was an avid Galena historian. "Pappy” spent much of his life promoting his hometown and saving its history. To honor him for his lifetime of dedication to his hometown, the city built this park. On the exact location his garage once stood.
It is not only a place to remember “Pappy", but also a gathering place for the community and the many travelers of the Mother Road.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.
Location. 37° 4.568′ N, 94° 38.361′ W. Marker is in Galena, Kansas, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 S Main St, Galena KS 66739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Galena, Kansas (here, next to this marker); Pappy Litch Park, Galena, Kansas (a few steps from this marker); Galena Growth And Change (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 12, 2020
2. Route 66 Howard 'Pappy' Litch Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
