Osawatomie in Miami County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Brown of Kansas
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 22, 2023
1. John Brown of Kansas Marker
by
The Woman's
Relief Corps
Department of Kansas
Auxiliary to the
Grand Army
"John Brown
of Kansas
He dared begin
He lost
But losing won"
Eugene N. Ware
Erected 1935 by The Woman's Relief Corps, Department of Kansas (Auxiliary to the Grand Army).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Heroes • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1895.
Location. 38° 29.878′ N, 94° 57.537′ W. Marker is in Osawatomie, Kansas, in Miami County. It is at the intersection of 10th Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on 10th Street. In John Brown Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osawatomie KS 66064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas, specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country, and in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Battle of Osawatomie (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown Battleground (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Osawatomie
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Also see . . .
1. Kansas State Historical Society, John Brown State Historic Site. (Submitted on December 23, 2007, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. John Brown's Holy War. PBS American Experience documentary about John Brown. Includes much background material. (Submitted on December 23, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Battle of Osawatomie. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Bleeding Kansas
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 22, 2023
2. John Brown Statue
The historical marker is located at the base of the John Brown statue.
3. John Brown of Kansas Marker
4. Captain John Brown, 1800-1859
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, October 1992
5. John Brown Statue and Museum,
John Brown Memorial Park, Osawatomie, Kansas
Photographed by Michael Stroud, June 1996
6. Mural of John Brown displayed in Kansas State Capitol Building
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 22, 2023
7. John Brown Mural
John Brown remains closely tied as a historical figure to the town of Osawatomie, Kansas.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2007, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,856 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 23, 2007, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on January 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
