Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Post Office Oak
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Post Office Oak Marker
a cache at the foot
of this tree
served as a post office
for incoming and outgoing
wagon trains
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 38° 39.712′ N, 96° 29.181′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Council Grove KS 66846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brewery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Post Office Oak (a few steps from this marker); Madonna of the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Bur Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Rendezvous on the Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Bur Oak
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Council Grove, Kansas. Kansas Sampler Foundation: 8 Wonders of Kansas History entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail The Great Prairie Highway. National Park Service entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association homepage. (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Post Office Oak and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
