Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Illinois Cash Store

Baxter National Bank

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 25, 2003

1. Illinois Cash Store Marker

Inscription.
The Illinois Cash Store, a grocery and dry goods store, was constructed on this site in 1868 by John M. Cooper who came to Baxter Springs from Illinois. In 1886, he constructed a new brick building one block south and moved the business. in 1900, Cooper constructed the present brick building to house the Baxter Bank. The upstairs was used as the Masonic Lodge Hall. In 1905, this building was acquired by the Baxter National Bank. Baxter National had been established in 1885 by A.R. Kane, J.J. Fribley, A.L. Harvey, and L.D. Brewster. Baxter National operated here until 1952 when it merged with the American Bank to form the American National Bank. In 1914, the Baxter National Bank was robbed by Henry Starr.

Erected by Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 37° 1.488′ N, 94° 44.107′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Avenue and 11th Street on Military Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1046 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs KS 66713, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Opperman Harness and Saddle Shop (a few steps

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from this marker); Indiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Crowell Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Murder of C. M. Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Café on the Route, Baxter Springs, Kansas (within shouting distance of this marker); Drovers' and Farmers' Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Polster Dry Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baxter Springs.

Also see . . . Baxter Springs – First Kansas Cow Town. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 25, 2003

2. Illinois Cash Store

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Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 25, 2003

3. Murphey's Restaurant

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.