Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Madonna of the Trail
to the
Pioneer Mothers
of the
Covered Wagon Days
The National
Old Trails Road
Here East met West
when the Old Santa Fe Trail
was established August 10, 1825
at a council between the
United States Commissioners
and Osage Indians
1825 - 1866 Trailsmen
camped on the spot
1847 - 1873 Kaw Indians
lived here
1847 - First White settler
Seth Hays
1847 - Council Grove
a trading post
[Dedicated September 7, 1928]
Erected 1928 by National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Madonnas of the Trail, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 7, 1674.
Location. 38° 39.725′ N, 96° 29.212′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and Union Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Council Grove KS 66846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rendezvous on the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Post Office Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Guardian of the Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bur Oak (about 400 feet away); Council Grove (about 400 feet away); Neosho Crossing (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Madonna of the Trail. Daughters of the American Revolution website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 829 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on December 23, 2023, by Rebecca G Kline of Overland Park, Kansas. 7. submitted on July 21, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.