Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Quantrill's Raiders Kill Johnny Fry

Civil War Tour

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 12, 2012

1. Quantrill's Raiders Kill Johnny Fry Marker

Inscription. Near this site, Quantrill's men attacked and killed several men from the fort engaged in target practice. Among them were Johnny Fry, an Army scout who had earlier won fame as the first Pony Express rider, and Lt. Ralph Cook, officer in charge of the 2nd Kansas Colored Infantry.

Erected by City of Baxter Springs. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Baxter Springs Civil War Tour series list.

Location. 37° 1.542′ N, 94° 43.81′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 10th Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue. 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. The Zellekin Brewery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quantrill's Raiders Prepare to Attack Fort Blair (approx. ¼ mile away); Phillips 66 Petroleum Company Gas Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Last Pratt Pony Truss Bridge in Cherokee County

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Bischosberger Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Black Dog Trail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baxter Springs.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Blair & the Baxter Springs Massacre. (Submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Johnny Fry - First Rider of the Pony Express. (Submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Johnny Fry at Find A Grave. (Submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 12, 2012

2. Quantrill's Raiders Kill Johnny Fry Marker

Looking south, with marker on right

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.