Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Council Oak Acorn
Arbor Day 1931
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
1. Council Oak Acorn Marker
Acorn from Council Oak
Erected 1931 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists.
Location. 38° 39.595′ N, 96° 29.943′ W. Marker is in Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbia Street and Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Columbia 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. Terwilliger Home / Trail Days House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maple Camp (about 500 feet away); Atkinson Log House (about 500 feet away); Baker's Food Market (about 500 feet away); Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (about 600 feet away); Field School (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Maple Camp Tourist Cabin (about 600 feet away); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Related markers.
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Also see . . .
1. Treaty With Great and Little Osage, 1825. (Submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Our Rich History. City website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Santa Fe Trail Association. (Submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
2. Mature Oak from Council Oak Acorn
Marker is near base of tree
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
