Last Pratt Pony Truss Bridge in Cherokee County
This small bridge is the last of its kind in Cherokee County. Given to the historical society by the county commissioners, it was moved to this site in 1994 from the northwest corner of the county.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
Location. 37° 1.716′ N, 94° 43.988′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street and East Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 7th Street. Bridge is on the grounds of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 740 East Avenue, 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. Black Dog Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Zellekin Brewery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Big Spring (about 400 feet away); The Hanging Tree (about 400 feet away); Fort Blair (about 400 feet away); 2nd Kansas Colored Infantry at Fort Blair (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baxter Springs.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
