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Osawatomie in Miami County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

Site of the Battle of Osawatomie

 
 
Site of the Battle of Osawatomie Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2013
1. Site of the Battle of Osawatomie Marker
Inscription.

John Brown defended Osawatomie against an attack by Pro Slavery Militia in the largest battle during the Bleeding Kansas Era on August 30, 1856

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Osawatomie Driving Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
 
Location. 38° 29.863′ N, 94° 57.525′ W. Marker is in Osawatomie, Kansas, in Miami County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 10th Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osawatomie KS 66064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Brown of Kansas (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown Battleground (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Osawatomie (about 300 feet away); John Brown Statue (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Osawatomie (about 400 feet away); T. B. Williams and J. B. Remington (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Osawatomie (about 500 feet away); Soldiers Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osawatomie.
 
Also see . . .
1. John Brown Museum State Historic Site
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. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on October 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 

2. Osawatomie, Kansas - About Us. City website entry (Submitted on January 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Site of the Battle of Osawatomie Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 31, 2013
2. Site of the Battle of Osawatomie Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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