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

Malcolm Conn Store

1858

— Philomathian Heritage Plaque —

 
 
Malcolm Conn Store Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Malcolm Conn Store Marker
Inscription.
Built by Malcolm Conn for mercantile business, it was the second pioneer business erected in the present business district.

First known as "Stone Store", later as "Pioneer Store."

Travelers traveling the Santa Fe Trail were welcome to sleep on the floor as long as space was available. The only requirement was that they furnish their own buffalo robes.

The second story housed the city library from 1898 to 1916.
 
Erected by G. F. W. C. Philomathian Club.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceRoads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
 
Location. 38° 39.656′ N, 96° 29.421′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Neosho Street (State Highway 177) and Main Street (U.S. 56), on the left when traveling south on Neosho Street. Marker is at the base of the fire escape. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 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. Council Grove (a few steps from this marker); Conn Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Grove National Bank Building
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers & Drovers Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); A Well-furnished Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hays House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Lodge Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cottage House Hotel and Motel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
 
Also see . . .
1. Our Historic Past. Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, 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 January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Former Conn Store Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Former Conn Store Building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.   2. submitted on July 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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