Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Cyrus K. Holliday
1826 - 1900
— Pioneer And Builder —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2013
1. Cyrus K. Holliday Marker
Founder and Mayor of Topeka. Influenced the selection of this city as the capital of Kansas. Organized the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company, obtained the original charter in the year 1859. Promoted the early development of Kansas and the entire Southwest.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 2.713′ N, 95° 41.247′ W. Marker is in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. Marker is on SW Taylor Street north of SW Huntoon Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Holliday Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Topeka KS 66612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Devon Apartment Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Charles Curtis (approx. ¼ mile away); Topeka High School World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Constitution Lower Foreyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gem Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Capital City of Kansas (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Capitol Building
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Also see . . .
1. Cyrus K. Holliday. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on March 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Company website homepage (Submitted on March 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2013
2. Cyrus K. Holliday Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2013
3. Cyrus K. Holliday Monument in Holliday Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2013
4. Cyrus K. Holliday Grave Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2013
5. Cyrus K. Holliday Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
