Near Elyria in McPherson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sora Kansas Creek
Santa Fe Trail
— 1822 - 1872 —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2011
1. Sora Kansas Creek Marker (Side A)
the treaty was made with the
Kansas Indians
for the Right of Way
of the trail
Erected 1906 by Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Kansas.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 38° 17.208′ N, 97° 37.33′ W. Marker is near Elyria, Kansas, in McPherson County. Marker is on Old U.S. 81, 0.3 miles south of Comanche Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at a roadside pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McPherson KS 67460, 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. Kansas Indian Treaty (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 5˝ miles away); Swiss (Volhynian) Mennonite Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Swiss (Yolhynian) Mennonites (approx. 5.6 miles away); Anabaptist - Mennonite Faith & Life (approx. 5.6 miles
this page online
Also see . . .
1. US Treaty with Kansa (1825). Oklahoma State University Libraries Tribal Treaties Database website entry (Submitted on February 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Kaw Nation. Website homepage (Submitted on February 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on February 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2011
2. Sora Kansas Creek Marker (Side B)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2011
3. Sora Kansas Creek Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
