Stilwell in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Quantrill's Raids and the Military Road
1862
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 8, 2013
1. Quantrill's Raids and the Military Road Marker
In Spring, 1862, William Clarke Quantrill, confederate guerrilla, led raids in and about Aubry, taking an uncounted toll of lives and property. Union troops seeking the raiders camped often along the military road (now Metcalf) from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Scott. Union retaliation provoked Bill Anderson of Aubry to join Quantrill. Later he became known as Blood Bill.
Erected by Blue Valley Community Council, Historical Society of Blue Valley, and Optimist Club of Blue Valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 46.041′ N, 94° 39.643′ W. Marker is in Stilwell, Kansas, in Johnson County. It is on 199th Street west of Lamar Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at Stilwell Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6410 West 199th Street, Stilwell KS 66085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stanley Rural High School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Santa Fe and Oregon Trails (approx. 6.2 miles away); Smoot Peace Park and Veterans Memorial (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. William Quantrill. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Quantrill's Flag. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 8, 2013
2. Quantrill's Raids and the Military Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,752 times since then and 104 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
