Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Camp Logan
Civil War Tour
Erected by City of Baxter Springs. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Baxter Springs Civil War Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 37° 0.741′ N, 94° 43.594′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Crest and Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Oak Crest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baxter Springs KS 66713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Legion Post 206 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Quantrill's Raiders Ford Spring River (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Quantrill's Raiders Prepare to Attack Fort Blair (approx. 0.9 miles away); Quantrill's Raiders Kill Johnny Fry (approx. 0.9 miles away); Indiana House (approx. one mile away); Crowell Bank (approx. one mile away); Café on the Route, Baxter Springs, Kansas (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baxter Springs.
More about this marker. Since the photo was taken in 2012, the marker has been moved from the median to the south side of Oak Crest.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.