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

Farmers & Drovers Bank

1893

— Philomathian Heritage Plaque —

Farmers & Drovers Bank Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Farmers & Drovers Bank Marker

Inscription.
Constructed by F. Roussillet, contractor, this building is an electic [sic] style two story brick with limestone Romanesque arches over half round stained glass windows, marble columns and a Bysantine [sic] dome. The adjacent business building was constructed in 1902 to compliment the ornate bank structure. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Farmers and Drovers Bank was organized in 1882 with W.H. White as president.

Erected by G. F. W. C. Philomathian Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 38° 39.651′ N, 96° 29.443′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and Neosho Street (Kansas Highway 177), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Main 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. Malcolm Conn Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Conn Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Grove National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Grove (within shouting

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distance of this marker); A Well-furnished Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cottage House Hotel and Motel (about 300 feet away); Hays House (about 300 feet away); First Santa Fe Pack Train (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.

Also see . . .
1. Farmer & Drovers Bank National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Our Rich History. Council Grove website entry (Submitted on July 10, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Farmers & Drovers Bank image. Click for full size.

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

2. Farmers & Drovers Bank

Farmers & Drovers Bank Detail image. Click for full size.

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

3. Farmers & Drovers Bank Detail

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

4. Farmers & Drovers Bank Detail

Farmers & Drovers Bank Dome image. Click for full size.

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

5. Farmers & Drovers Bank Dome

Farmers & Drovers Bank Column Capital image. Click for full size.

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

6. Farmers & Drovers Bank Column Capital

Note Eagle motif

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.