Galena in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 24, 2011
1. Galena Chamber of Commerce Marker
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.
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. 37° 4.554′ N, 94° 38.362′ W. Marker is in Galena, Kansas, in Cherokee County. It is on Main Street (Historic US Route 66) near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Litch Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galena KS 66739, 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: Mining And Its Impacts (here, next to this marker); Pappy Litch Park, Galena, Kansas (here, next to this marker); Galena Growth And Change (here, next to this marker); Welcome To Galena
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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. (Submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 12, 2020
2. Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas Marker
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 December 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,272 times since then and 23 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.
