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

Maple Camp

1927

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

1. Maple Camp Marker

Inscription.
The stone house was partially converted to a gas station in 1927 and the grounds were used for tourist camp sites. In 1929 and 1930 tourist cabins were erected. The property was shaded by large maple trees. Thus, this area acquired the name Maple Camp.

Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 38° 39.509′ N, 96° 29.942′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Adams Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is just west of the Terwilliger House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 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. Baker's Food Market (here, next to this marker); Atkinson Log House (a few steps from this marker); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (a few steps from this marker); Field School (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (within shouting distance of

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this marker); a different marker also named Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Council Oak Acorn (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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 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 August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

2. Maple Camp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.