Near Trading Post in Linn County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Sounds along the byway...anxiety and anticipation in the creak of wagon wheels.

Frontier Military Historic Byway

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2010

1. Sounds along the byway...anxiety and anticipation in the creak of wagon wheels. Marker

Inscription.
Westward bound settlers crossed and traveled the Frontier Military Road as they headed to new land and new lives. These migrants faced the unknown with anxiety and anticipation in search of a better life. The Sante Fe Trail, the Oregon Trail and the California Trail crossed the Frontier Military Road near what is now the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Erected 2010 by Frontier Military Historic Byway.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Trail series list.

Location. 38° 15.556′ N, 94° 40.299′ W. Marker is near Trading Post, Kansas, in Linn County. Marker is at the Kansas DOT rest area, located about 1500 feet SSE of the intersection of US Highway 69 and Kansas Highway 52. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasanton KS 66075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sounds from the past...hoof beats and heartbeats. (a few steps from this marker); Sounds along the roadway...soldiers on the move. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sounds of the byway...moccasins and tears. (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Sounds along the byway...saws, picks and axes. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sounds along the byway...fur traders bringing their goods. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sounds along the byway...auto, trucks and buses. (within shouting distance of this marker); Marais Du Cygne Martyrs Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Marais des Cygnes Massacre (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trading Post.

Also see . . .
1. Frontier Military Historic Byway. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. National Frontier Trails Museum. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Oregon National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. California National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2010

2. Sounds along the byway...anxiety and anticipation in the creak of wagon wheels. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.