Abilene in Dickinson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

T.C. Henry Carriage House

1873

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

1. T.C. Henry Carriage House Marker

Inscription. This barn was constructed in 1873 by T.C. Henry, the first Mayor of Abilene. The structure was moved to this site in 1961. It was donated to Old Abilene Town by Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Cruse.

Erected by Old Abilene Town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 38° 54.642′ N, 97° 12.639′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Kansas, in Dickinson County. Marker is on SE 5th Street east of Buckeye Avenue (Kansas Highway 15), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Old Abilene Town. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 SE 5th Street, Abilene KS 67410, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Abilene (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock Island Depot (about 500 feet away); Dwight David Eisenhower (about 500 feet away); Eisenhower Memorial (about 600 feet away); Honor Roll of Dickinson County Servicemen (about 600 feet away); Abilene Parker Carousel (about 700 feet away); The Old Chisholm Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); D. G. Smith Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.

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T.C. Henry Carriage House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012

2. T.C. Henry Carriage House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.