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. 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.

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); Historic Abilene (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Island Depot

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Chisholm Trail (approx. half a mile away); Texas Cattle 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/National Historic Landmark Nomination. (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Dickinson County Historical Society (Kansas). (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.