Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hermit's Cave
1863
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Hermit's Cave Marker
Father Francisco, Hermit Priest of the Santa Fe Trail, lived in this cave for 5 months.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list.
Location. 38° 39.748′ N, 96° 29.66′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on North Belfrty Street near Hays Street, on the right when traveling north. 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. A different marker also named Hermit's Cave (here, next to this marker); Old Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Chance Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Last Chance Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cottage House Hotel and Motel (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Santa Fe Pack Train (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmers & Drovers Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mormon Battalion at Council Grove, Kansas (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Our Rich History. City website entry (Submitted on July 12, 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 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Hermit's Cave Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Hermit's Cave
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
4. Hermit's Cave
Steps leading to Belfry Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 765 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
