Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Brewery
1864
— Philomathian Heritage Plaque —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Brewery Marker
This stone building was erected in 1864 by Frederick X. Hebrank. The basement housed a brewery which utilized a large well in the southwest corner. Family living quarters were on the first floor and the porch and second story were added at a later date.
During a Cheyenne Indian raid in 1868, the women and children living east of the Neosho River were safely barricaded in the brewery.
Erected by G.F.W.C. Philomathian Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 39.714′ N, 96° 29.18′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Union Street, on the left when traveling east. 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. Post Office Oak (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Post Office Oak (a few steps from this marker); Madonna of the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Bur Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Rendezvous on the Trail (about 300 feet away, measured
this page online
Also see . . .
1. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Our Rich History. Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Brewery Marker
Marker is on wall to right of door
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
