Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Baxter Springs Massacre Burial Site

Civil War Tour

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010

1. Baxter Springs Massacre Burial Site Marker

Inscription. First burial site for victims of the Baxter Springs Massacre and the attack on Ft. Blair. In 1869, the bodies were moved to the National Cemetary plot west of town.

Erected by City of Baxter Springs. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Baxter Springs Civil War Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 37° 1.794′ N, 94° 44.049′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. It is on 6th Street near Military Avenue (U.S. 69), on the left when traveling east. Marker is north across 6th Street from Fort Blair Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baxter Springs KS 66713, 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,

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 New Spain

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Baxter's Cabin and Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); Fort Blair Breastworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Blair West Breastworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Blair Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Baxter Springs (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Battle For Fort Blair (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Blair (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Kansas Colored Infantry at Fort Blair (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baxter Springs.

Another marker is no longer nearby. John Baxter (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Fort Blair, Kansas & the Baxter Springs Massacre. Legends of America entry (Submitted on November 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Battle of Baxter Springs. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. Baxter Springs City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot. National Cemetery Administration entry (Submitted on November 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010

2. Baxter Springs Massacre Burial Site Marker

Looking north.

Fort Blair HIstoric Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

3. Fort Blair HIstoric Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,870 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.