Caldwell in Sumner County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"Those Who Came Before"
Jesse Chisholm, founder of the Chisholm Trail, and himself a son of a Cherokee - European union, represents a cultural blending and understanding. With the passing of each generation, Americans need pause to reflect on our differences and, more importantly, to stand in wonder of our many similarities.
Erected 1997 by the City of Caldwell.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 37° 1.943′ N, 97° 36.385′ W. Marker is in Caldwell, Kansas, in Sumner County. Marker is on East Central Avenue (U.S. 81) east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 East Central Avenue, Caldwell KS 67022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Last Land Rush / Historic Marker Project (a few steps from this marker); Prohibition Movement (a few steps from this marker); Talbot Gang Shootout (within shouting distance of this marker); The Last Chance Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Murder of Marshal George Flatt (within shouting distance of this marker); Shooting Up Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Native Stone Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Light Saloon / Chisholm Trail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caldwell.
More about this marker. Donated in Memory of Richard Barrett, 1929 - 1996.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.