Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House
1861
— On the way to Santa Fe —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House Marker
With its foundation in Kansas Territory, this house was established here, along the Santa Fe Trail as Kansas became the thirty fourth state.
History Comes Alive Here!
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list.
Location. 38° 39.512′ N, 96° 29.93′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and Adams Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. 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 (a few steps from this marker); Maple Camp (a few steps from this marker); Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Atkinson Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Field School (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp W.W. II 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.
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Also see . . .
1. Our Rich History. City website entry (Submitted on July 25, 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 August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Great Prairie Highway. NPS Santa Fe National Historic Trail entry (Submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website (Submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
