Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Council Grove

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011

1. Council Grove NHL Marker

Inscription.
has been designated a

Registered National
Historic Landmark

under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States

Erected 1963 by National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 38° 39.711′ N, 96° 29.051′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Council Oak Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East Main Street, Council Grove KS 66846, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Council Oak (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Council Oak (a few steps from this marker); Company "C" 137th Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Santa Fe Trail / Council Grove (a few steps from this marker); Bur Oak

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bur Oak (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Office Oak (about 600 feet away); Brewery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.

Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. 8 Wonders of Kansas History - Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011

2. Council Grove NHL Marker

Council Oak remnant under pavilion

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.