Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Monarch of the Plains

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

1. Monarch of the Plains Marker

Inscription.
Herds of 60 million buffalo once roamed the prairie until reduced to 300 and near extinction. They were the basis of Indian economy; food for the emigrant, railroad worker and soldier.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 51.802′ N, 99° 20.581′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. It is on Bypass U.S. 183, on the right when traveling south. Monument is on the grounds of Fort Hays State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hays KS 67601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kansas’ Smoky Hills.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Time Capsule (a few steps from this marker); Commissary Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hays (within shouting distance of this marker); Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Bacon Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enlisted Barracks (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Hays (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.

Also see . . .
1. Basic Facts About Bison. Defenders of Wildlife website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. American Bison. National Geographic website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Monarch of the Plains image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

2. Monarch of the Plains

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

3. Monarch of the Plains

Fort Hays Officers' Row in distance

Monarch of the Plains Relief image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

4. Monarch of the Plains Relief

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

5. Monarch of the Plains Relief

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

6. Monarch of the Plains Relief

Monarch of the Plains Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012

7. Monarch of the Plains Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 23, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.