Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Blair Blockhouse
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
1. Fort Blair Blockhouse Marker
This is a replication of the blockhouse which records tell us was in the center of the encampment. The original blockhouse measured 16 feet square and was constructed of logs. It was built to store equipment and supplies. Reports indicate that it was used as an infirmary to care for the injured after the attack.
Erected by Baxter Springs Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 1.777′ N, 94° 44.037′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is on 6th Street near Military Avenue (U.S. 69), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Fort Blair Historic Site. 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. Fort Blair Breastworks (a few steps from this marker); Fort Blair West Breastworks (a few steps from this marker); John Baxter (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Blair (within shouting distance of this marker); Baxter Springs Massacre Burial Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Baxter Springs
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Also see . . .
1. Fort Blair, Kansas & the Baxter Springs Massacre. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on November 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Battle of Baxter Springs. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Plan A Trip To Baxter Springs, One Of Kansas' Most Charming Historic Towns. Only in Your state website entry (Submitted on September 22, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
2. Fort Blair Blockhouse and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
3. Fort Blair Blockhouse
Looking east toward East Avenue in background.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
4. Fort Blair HIstoric Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
