Near Centerville in Linn County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

[Potawatomi] Trail of Death

Indiana to Kansas

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 25, 2013

1. [Potawatomi] Trail of Death Monument

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Sept. 4 - Nov. 5, 1838
61 Day March
618 Miles

(Map showing path)

Erected by St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 38° 14.319′ N, 94° 56.651′ W. Marker is near Centerville, Kansas, in Linn County. Marker is on the grounds of St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park, off 1525th Road, about four miles ENE of Centerville. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Centerville KS 66014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named [Potawatomi] Trail of Death (a few steps from this marker); Kanza Indian Site? (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial and Historical Park (about

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700 feet away); St. Mary's Mission (about 700 feet away); Potawatomi Burial Ground (approx. ¼ mile away); Father Petit and the Potawatomi 'Trail of Death' (approx. ¼ mile away); Potawatomi "Trail of Death" march & death of Fr. Petit (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.

Also see . . .
1. Potawatomi Trail of Death. (Submitted on December 6, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Potawatomi Trail of Death. (Submitted on December 6, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park, KS. (Submitted on December 6, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 25, 2013

2. [Potawatomi] Trail of Death Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.