Marysville in Marshall County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Mormon Trail

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024

1. Mormon Trail Marker

Inscription.

Between 1847 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, Mormons developed several points of departure. Initially most journeyed west from Florence, NE. In 1855-56 the Mormons gathered at Mormon Grove near Atchison, KS and traveled the military road to this area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 39° 50.592′ N, 96° 39.554′ W. Marker is in Marysville, Kansas, in Marshall County. It is on South 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1189 S 10th St, Marysville KS 66508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. 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 the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Alcove Spring (here, next to this marker); St. Joe Road (here, next to this marker); Military Road (here, next to this marker); Pony Express Trail (here, next to this marker); Overland Stage (here, next to this marker); California Trail (here, next to this marker); Oregon Trail (here, next to this marker); Rope Ferry (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marysville.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024

2. Mormon Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.