Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mill Stone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Mill Stone Marker
Used in Sander's Flour Mill which began operation in Council Grove in 1874.
Gift of J.L. Sanders, Jr. 1964
Erected by Kansas State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 38° 39.947′ N, 96° 29.621′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on the grounds of Kaw Mission State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 North Mission Street, 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. Kaw House Reconstructed (a few steps from this marker); Kaw Mission (a few steps from this marker); The Mormon Battalion at Council Grove, Kansas (a few steps from this marker); Hermit's Cave (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hermit's Cave (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cottage House Hotel and Motel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Neosho Crossing (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website
this page online
2. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Mill Stone and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Mill Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
