Bonner - Loring in Bonner Springs in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Centennial Park Caboose
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011
1. Centennial Park Caboose Marker
Centennial Park was dedicated on August 25, 2001 to all the past, present and future generations of Bonner Springs and to all the citizens and business owners that have made our city what it is today. This park is a symbol of our heritage to the community and to its many visitors.
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company donated the caboose to the City of Bonner Springs in 1999. It commemorates all of the railroad companies that were a part of our history during the city's first one hundred years - 1898 - 1998.
Erected 2001 by City of Bonner Springs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.
Location. 39° 3.391′ N, 94° 52.909′ W. Marker is in Bonner Springs, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in Bonner - Loring. Marker is on Cedar Street near 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker and caboose are in Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 Cedar Street, Bonner Springs KS 66012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bonner Springs Veterans' Memorial (approx. one mile away); Edwardsville Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); Bomber Builders
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Also see . . . History of Bonner Springs, Kansas. City website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011
2. Centennial Park Caboose and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011
3. Centennial Park Caboose
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 28, 2011
4. Centennial Park Bench Near Caboose
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
