Caldwell in Sumner County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Leland Hotel

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2016

1. The Leland Hotel Marker

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The Leland Hotel stood here from 1880 to 1970 when a fire swept through the historic structure. It was built of brick, 3 stories high, 46 guest rooms each with its own running water, a billiard hall, barber shop, bridal chamber, barroom, dining hall and kitchen. Major Odum, a large cattle dealer, built the hotel for other cattlemen due to Caldwell's on ~ going rivalry between its cattle and farm/city interests. The Leland stood in 1880 as one of the largest hotels in southern Kansas and was most hospitable to its guests, so long as they were an advocate of the cattle industry.

Erected 1993 by the Caldwell Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 37° 1.895′ N, 97° 36.424′ W. Marker is in Caldwell, Kansas, in Sumner County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 81) and West 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 South Main Street, Caldwell KS 67022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railroad Influence (here, next to this marker); Native Stone Building (a few steps from this marker); The Stock Exchange Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Chisholm (within shouting distance of this marker); Chisholm Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Caldwell "The Border Queen" / On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Last Chance Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbot Gang Shootout (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caldwell.

Former location of the Leland Hotel. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2016

2. Former location of the Leland Hotel.

View from Leland Marker towards West 1st Avenue. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 2, 2016

3. View from Leland Marker towards West 1st Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.