Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Quantrill's Raiders Ford Spring River
Civil War Tour
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 12, 2012
1. Quantrill's Raiders Ford Spring River Marker
On Oct. 6, 1863, William Quantrill and 300 guerilla rebel troops forded Spring River nearby, to attack Ft. Blair
Erected by City of Baxter Springs. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Baxter Springs Civil War Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 37° 1.47′ N, 94° 43.348′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is on 12th Street (U.S. 166), on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Kiwanis Park, about 400 feet northwest of the 12th Street Bridge's west approach over Spring River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Quantrill's Raiders Prepare to Attack Fort Blair (approx. ¼ mile away); Quantrill's Raiders Kill Johnny Fry (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Zellekin Brewery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Log Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Last Pratt Pony Truss Bridge in Cherokee County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Black Dog Trail
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Also see . . .
1. Fort Blair & the Baxter Springs Massacre. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Baxter Springs City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot. VA National Cemetery Administration website entry (Submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 12, 2012
2. Quantrill's Raiders Ford Spring River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
