Girard in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Girard, Kansas

Centennial Birthdate February 28, 1868-1968

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2010

1. Girard, Kansas Marker

Inscription.
Dr. Charles H. Strong was a native of Girard, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Strong's dream came true when he decided to go deer hunting and possibly locate the geographical center of Crawford County, which had just been established in Southeast Kansas February 13, 1867. While hunting, a deer jumped up out of the grass and was shot by Dr. Strong who drove a stake where the deer fell; on which he placed a card and a bunch of grass stating that he had taken the land and Girard was to be located thereon; naming it in honor of his home town Girard, Pennsylvania.

Erected by Major John Mason Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 1867.

Location. 37° 30.584′ N, 94° 50.593′ W. Marker is in Girard, Kansas, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Summit Street (State Highway 7) and Prairie Street, on the left when traveling south on Summit Street. Marker is near the southwest corner of the county courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Girard KS 66743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First State Bank of Girard (within shouting distance of this marker); Bennefeld VFW Post 7479 War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Kansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial" (about 400 feet away); Carnegie Library (about 500 feet away); Appeal to Reason (about 500 feet away); American Legion Post 26 Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Garden of Memories Veterans Memorial (approx. 7½ miles away); Helm American Legion Post 182 Veterans Memorial (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Girard.

Also see . . .
1. Girard, Kansas. City website homepage (Submitted on October 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Girard, Kansas. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2010

2. Girard, Kansas Marker

Looking northeast toward courthouse (in background).

NSDAC Emblem on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 2, 2010

3. NSDAC Emblem on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.