Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Last Chance Store
1857
— Built by Tom Hill —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Last Chance Store Marker
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list.
Location. 38° 39.596′ N, 96° 29.695′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and Chautauqua Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 West Main Street, 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. A different marker also named Last Chance Store (a few steps from this marker); Old Bell (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Santa Fe Pack Train (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hermit's Cave (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Hermit's Cave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Council Oak Acorn (approx. ¼ mile away); Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Last Chance Store National Register Nomination. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Our Rich History. Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Last Chance Store and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
