Near Council Grove in Morris County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Trail Ruts
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2011
1. Trail Ruts Marker
.7 of a mile south of this sign are 20 foot wide swales made from thousands of wagons that traveled the Santa Fe Trail from 1822 to 1866. Most wagons carried 5000 pounds of freight, pulled by mule or ox teams
Erected by Heart of the Flint Hills Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 38° 39.125′ N, 96° 35.843′ W. Marker is near Council Grove, Kansas, in Morris County. Marker is on 1400 Road south of U.S. 56, on the right when traveling south. Marker is about five miles west of Council Grove. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greenwood Cemetery Wall (approx. 5.2 miles away); Father Juan Padilla Monument (approx. 5.2 miles away); Field School (approx. 5.3 miles away); Atkinson Log House (approx. 5.3 miles away); Maple Camp (approx. 5.3 miles away); Baker's Food Market (approx. 5.3 miles away); Maple Camp W.W. II Cabin (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Grove.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. 8 Wonders of Kansas History: Council Grove, Santa Fe Trail National Historic Landmark. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on January 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on November 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Santa Fe Trail Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on November 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2011
2. Trail Ruts Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2011
3. Trail Ruts Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2011
4. Trail Ruts or Swales
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
