Blue Rapids in Marshall County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Oldest Roundabout in Kansas

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2014

1. Oldest Roundabout in Kansas Marker

Inscription. [Also]
1874 - Public Library
Blue Rapids Museum

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 39° 40.991′ N, 96° 39.514′ W. Marker is in Blue Rapids, Kansas, in Marshall County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street (U.S. 77) and North Street, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blue Rapids KS 66411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blue Rapids Station Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Rapids Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Gigantic Glaciers (about 600 feet away); Ice Age (about 600 feet away); Oldest Rocks in Kansas (about 600 feet away); Historic Holm Cabin (about 800 feet away); Historical Baseball Game (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Rapids.

Also see . . .
1. 8 Wonders of Kansas - Customs: Cruising Main, Blue Rapids KS. Kansas Sampler Foundation website entry (Submitted on November 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. The City of Blue Rapids, Kansas. City website

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2014

2. Oldest Roundabout in Kansas Marker

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2014

3. Oldest Roundabout in Kansas

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.