Gardner in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Gardner Gazette
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 38° 48.639′ N, 94° 55.512′ W. Marker is in Gardner, Kansas, in Johnson County. Marker is on Elm Street south of Main Street (U.S. 56), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 South Elm Street, Gardner KS 66030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gardner State Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); Site of the first Furniture Store and Undertaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Bigelow-Foster Mercantile (within shouting distance of this marker); Dodge Sisters' Millinery Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Herman B. Foster Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gardner.
Also see . . . History of Gardner KS. Town webpage (Submitted on February 14, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.