Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sylvan Park Depot
1900
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Sylvan Park Depot Marker
Built on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad right-of-way by T.W. Whiting for the convenience of his wife Allie and visitors to the Sylvan Park Ranch in northwest Morris County. This is the last known privately owned railway station and was loaned to the City of Council Grove by the Whitings’ grandaughter.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 39.716′ N, 96° 28.831′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is in Durland Park. 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. Pioneer Cowboy Jail (a few steps from this marker); Company "C" 137th Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Council Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Council Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Santa Fe Trail / Council Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Council Oak
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Also see . . .
1. Thomas Wilbert Whiting in Kansas Cyclopedia (1912). Kansas GenWeb website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Our Rich History. Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Sylvan Park Depot and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
3. Sylvan Park Depot
Looking west
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
