Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Atkinson Log House
1858
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Atkinson Log House Marker
This building houses a two-story log house originally built on Clark's Creek near a large spring, west of Latimer, in western Morris County. The log house was built by Stephen Atkinson, his father Cornelius, and his brother James. They were the first settlers on Upper Clark's Creek.
Erected by Council Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 39.507′ N, 96° 29.948′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 56) near Adams Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is west of the Terwilliger House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 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. Maple Camp (a few steps from this marker); Baker's Food Market (a few steps from this marker); Field School (a few steps from this marker); Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (within shouting
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Also see . . . Council Grove, Kansas. The Flint Hills Life website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Atkinson Log House and Marker
The log house is protected inside the barn
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
