Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Camp Logan

Civil War Tour

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 12, 2012

1. Camp Logan Marker

Inscription. Camp Logan was a 100 acre site of annual G.A.R. reunions attended by veterans of the Civil War between 1883-1914. An amphitheater holding 2000 people was located directly ahead. The surrounding hills were campsites for thousands of veterans and their families who attended the week long event.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country.

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 New Spain

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

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

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(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.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 12, 2012

2. Camp Logan Marker

The marker has since been moved across the street toward the right of photo

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.