Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Galena Chamber of Commerce Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 24, 2011

1. Galena Chamber of Commerce Marker

Inscription.

In 2001, members of the community joined with the Galena Chamber of Commerce to donate a block of the downown Route 66 main street to construct a park for everyone to enjoy.

Route 66 Howard "Pappy" Litch Park
The Oldest Mining Town in Southeast Kansas
City of Galena, Established in 1877

Erected by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 4.557′ N, 94° 38.361′ W. Marker was in Galena, Kansas, in Cherokee County. It was on South Main Street (Old U.S. 66) south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker was in Pappy Litch Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 518 S Main St, Galena KS 66739, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Eastern Kansas

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and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country.

It was also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Pappy Litch Park, Galena, Kansas (here, next to this marker); Galena Growth And Change (here, next to this marker); Welcome To Galena (here, next to this marker); Mining And Its Impacts (here, next to this marker); Route 66 Howard 'Pappy' Litch Park (a few steps from this marker); Galena, Kansas (within shouting distance of this marker); Gearhead Curios, Galena, Kansas (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galena.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Route 66 in Galena, Kansas. (Submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Route 66 Caravan.

Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 12, 2020

2. Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas Marker

(Submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Litch Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 24, 2011

3. Litch Park Sign

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 12, 2020

4. Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.