Olathe in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Santa Fe Trail

1822 - 1872

Sante Fe Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2010

1. Sante Fe Trail Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Marked by the
Daughters of the
American Revolution
and the
State of Kansas

Erected 1906 by Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Kansas. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists.

Location. 38° 49.52′ N, 94° 50.055′ W. Marker is in Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of Lone Elm Road and West 167th Street, on the left when traveling south on Lone Elm Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olathe KS 66062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elm Grove Campground (a few steps from this marker); Lone Elm Campground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trails West (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lone Elm Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Roads To The West (approx. 0.3

By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2010

2. Sante Fe Trail Marker

Looking ENE, with 167th Street in background.

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miles away); Trail Campground..To Farm..To Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Most Desirable Spot For Camping (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Travelers (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olathe.

More about this marker. Marks route of the Santa Fe Trail.

Also see . . .
1. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Santa Fe Trail Association. (Submitted on August 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Interactive Santa Fe Trail. (Submitted on August 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. D.A.R. Santa Fe Trail Marker Locations in Kansas. (Submitted on July 13, 2016.)

By William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2010

3. Sante Fe Trail Marker

Looking NE from behind marker toward intersection of Lone Elm Road and 167th Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.