Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Madonna of the Trail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Madonna of the Trail Dedication
to the
Pioneer Mothers
of the
Covered Wagon Days
The National
Old Trails Road
Here East met West
when the Old Santa Fe Trail
was established August 10, 1825
at a council between the
United States Commissioners
and Osage Indians
1825 - 1866 Trailsmen
camped on the spot
1847 - 1873 Kaw Indians
lived here
1847 - First White settler
Seth Hays
1847 - Council Grove
a trading post
[Dedicated September 7, 1928]
Erected 1928 by National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Madonnas of the Trail, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 7, 1674.
Location. 38° 39.725′ N, 96° 29.212′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and Union Street, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Kansas’ Flint Hills. 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: Rendezvous on the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Post Office Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Guardian of the Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bur Oak (about 400 feet away); Council Grove (about 400 feet away); Neosho Crossing (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Madonna of the Trail. Daughters of the American Revolution website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Santa Fe Trail Association
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Madonna of the Trail - Old Trails Road
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Madonna of the Trail Council
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
4. Madonna of the Trail Timeline
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
5. Madonna of the Trail Monument
Photographed by Rebecca G Kline
6. Madonna of the Trail Monument
The Madonna of the Trail monument in Council Grove, Kansas, was restored and conserved in May 2018. The 90th Anniversary of the Madonna of the Trail was celebrated on September 7, 2018, with a dedication of the DAR Insignia marker.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
7. Madonna of the Trail Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
8. Madonna of the Trail Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
9. Madonna of the Trail Flag Pole Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
10. Madonna of the Trail Site Donor Marker
T. W. Whiting
Donor of Madonna
Park Site
Council Grove Chapter DAR
1934
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
11. Marker at Madonna of the Trail Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
12. Madonna of the Trail Park Tree Marker
the Kansas Daughters of
the American Revolution
in honor of the following
national and state officers
President General N.S.D.A.R.
Mrs. Russell William Magna
Honorary Presidents General-N.S.D.A.R.
Mrs. William Thacher Guernsey
Mrs. George Maynard Minor
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook
Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau
Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart
Vice Presidents General of Kansas
Mrs. William Eugene Stanley
Miss Catherine Campbell
Mrs. Robert Bruce Campbell
State Regent of Kansas
1929-1933
Mrs. John W. Kirkpatrick
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on December 23, 2023, by Rebecca G Kline of Overland Park, Kansas. 7. submitted on July 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
