Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Maple Camp Tourist Cabin
1929
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Maple Camp Tourist Cabin Marker
This is the site of the first tourist cabin built in Maple Camp. It was a wood-frame, stucco duplex, and was later converted into a single-family dwelling. It was razed in 1986. The cabins of Maple Camp became the first homes of many young married couples.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 38° 39.502′ N, 96° 29.922′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Adams Street near Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the Terwilliger House, 803 West Main Street. 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 Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (a few steps from this marker); Baker's Food Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (within
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Also see . . .
1. Our Rich Hisotyr. 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. Repaired broken link; 01/25/2022 LPG. (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Maple Camp Tourist Cabin Marker
The stone Terwilliger House is in background
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
