Abilene in Dickinson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Abilene Parker Carousel

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

1. Abilene Parker Carousel NHL Marker

Inscription.

has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America

Erected 1987 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 38° 54.686′ N, 97° 12.493′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Kansas, in Dickinson County. It can be reached from South Campbell Street. Marker is adjacent to the carousel house at the Dickinson County Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 South Campbell Street, Abilene KS 67410, 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 marker: Honor Roll of Dickinson County Servicemen (within shouting distance of this marker); Eisenhower Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.C. Henry Carriage House (about 700 feet away); Dwight David Eisenhower (about 700 feet away); Dedicated to All WWII Veterans / Battle of the Bulge

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Abilene (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Island Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Chisholm Trail (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.

Also see . . .
1. Abilene Parker Carousel. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Lander Park Carousel. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Abilene Parker Carousel House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

2. Abilene Parker Carousel House and Marker

Abilene Parker Carousel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

3. Abilene Parker Carousel

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

4. Abilene Parker Carousel

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

5. Abilene Parker Carousel

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

6. Abilene Parker Carousel

Photographed by Unknown, October 13, 2012

7. Abilene Parker Carousel

Contributor and wife Sue enjoying the carousel

Abilene Parker Carousel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 1, 2023

8. Abilene Parker Carousel Marker

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 1, 2023

9. Abilene Parker Carousel

Dickinson County Historical Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 1, 2023

10. Dickinson County Historical Society

The Abilene Parker Carousel is located in the Dickinson County Historical Society, along with the Museum of Independent Telephony.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.