Kansas in Walker County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

History of Kansas

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, 2010

1. History of Kansas Marker

Inscription. The first recorded land owner was James Tittle on November 28, 1822; second, John Hellums on October 20, 1823; third, Ashley Aldridge on September 10, 1858. All these made up the town of Kansas. The first postmaster noted was Frank Gamba in 1855. In 1865, a Union officer named General Wilson camped with his troops in Haley Bottoms (located in Kansas town limits). He sent his scouts to raid for food to feed his troops and animals. They raided surrounding areas and traveled to Jasper, Alabama and burned the courthouse. In 1917, a tornado destroyed much of Kansas and Carbon Hill. Numerous people were killed and tremendous damage was done to homes and businesses. In 1961 another tornado destroyed Kansas School. This property is now the site of Veterans Memorial Park.

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Each year on the Saturday before Decoration Day (the first Sunday in May), the little town of Kansas (population: 260) comes together to celebrate "Kansas Day.” Begun in 1998, the festival takes place here at Veterans Memorial Park with proceeds donated to the renovation and upkeep of the park. The park features a monument that

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pays tribute to those who have died in wars from the town of Kansas and displays the town's original 1946 fire truck. The oldest marked grave in Shiloh Cemetery dates to 1848. Decoration Day brings folks back home to remember those whose loved ones have passed on and Kansas Day reunites family and friends for the town's yearly celebration.

Erected 2010 by Alabama Tourism Department and the Town of Kansas.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Tourism Department series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 33° 54.168′ N, 87° 33.363′ W. Marker is in Kansas, Alabama, in Walker County. It is on North School Street north of N Park Ave, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 North School Street, Kansas AL 35573, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, 2010

2. History of Kansas Marker

in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Broun School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Eldridge Mallard Toll Booth (approx. 3.6 miles away); Camp Springs / The Junction (approx. 3.8 miles away); Berea Church of Christ (approx. 10½ miles away); Town of Glen Allen, Alabama (approx. 10.6 miles away); Bald Rock / Rock House (approx. 13.1 miles away); Byler Road / History of Natural Bridge (approx. 13.2 miles away); Natural Bridge Park (approx. 13.3 miles away).

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, November 26, 2025

3. History of Kansas Marker

Located within the fenced off city park.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. 3. submitted on November 26, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.