Near Centerville in Linn County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kanza Indian Site?
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 25, 2013
1. Kanza Indian Site? Marker
The rock lined pits in this area pre-date the arrival of the Potawatomi Indians. Theories are that they may have been used for seed or food storage. The rocks here are shaped differently than any other in the area and their origin is uncertain. It is not clear if the Potawatomie used the pits but they did build on the site. Located in this area were Rosary beads, an 1810 American coin, religious medals dated 1830 with French & Latin inscriptions, glazed European pottery with Roman & Grecian themes, children's school slates & writing tools, clay and stone marbles, a pewter spoon, Indian beads made of turkey quills and bone, a thimble and straight pins, a stylus for writing, surgical scissors, square nails, locks, lead rifle balls, animal bones with charcoal, and numerous other items. A fire place foundation indicates that there was a building here.
Archeologist in charge Henry J. Roeckers
Erected by Indian Awareness Center of the Fulton County Historical Society and St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Potawatomi Trail of Death series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. [Potawatomi] Trail of Death (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named [Potawatomi] Trail of Death (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial and Historical Park (about 600 feet away); St. Mary's Mission (approx. 0.2 miles away); Potawatomi Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Father Petit and the Potawatomi 'Trail of Death' (approx. ¼ mile away); Potawatomi "Trail of Death" march & death of Fr. Petit (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centerville.
Also see . . .
1. St. Philippine Duchesne Memorial Park, KS. (Submitted on December 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Kaw Nation. (Submitted on December 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Potawatomi Trail of Death. (Submitted on December 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 25, 2013
2. Kanza Indian Site? Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 25, 2013
3. Kanza Indian Site? Rock Pits
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 25, 2013
4. Kanza Indian Site? Rock Pit Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
