Near Baldwin City in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Battle of Black Jack
Photographed by Thomas Onions, June 14, 2009
1. Battle of Black Jack Marker
First Battle between Free and Slave States fought on these grounds June 2, 1856
(Dedication Marker:)
Deeded to Kansas 1917
Erected 1913 by Post 40 Grand Army of the Republic & Women's Relief Corps #102.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1856.
Location. 38° 45.838′ N, 95° 7.858′ W. Marker is near Baldwin City, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is at the intersection of East 2000th Road and North 175th Road, on the right when traveling south on East 2000th Road. Marker is at Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 163 E 2000 Rd, Baldwin City KS 66006, 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, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Battle of Black Jack (here, next to this marker); Ivan L. Boyd Memorial Prairie Preserve (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Black Jack (approx. Ό mile away); Black Jack Park (approx. Ό mile away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. Ό mile away); Black Jack Cabin (approx. Ό mile away); Baldwin (approx. 1.9 miles away); Baker University (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwin City.
Regarding Battle of Black Jack. According to the Black Jack Battlefield Website, many people consider this armed clash to be the first "Battle" of the U.S. Civil War.
Also see . . . Battle of Black Jack. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 16, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Photographed by Thomas Onions, June 14, 2009
2. Dedication Marker
Photographed by Thomas Onions, June 14, 2009
3. Battle of Black Jack Markers
Photographed by Thomas Onions, June 14, 2009
4. Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park
This is the walking tour of the battlefield. The surrender site is just over the bridge in the clearing in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,715 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on June 18, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
