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By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2011
Father Juan Padilla Monument Marker
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1 ► Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Fr. Juan Padilla Monument —
In 1542, Fr. Juan Padilla, a Franciscan Friar, (the First American Martyr), accompanied Coranado on his expedition from Mexico some 50 years after Christopher Columbus landed in the USA and 78 years before our pilgrim . . . — — Map (db m44939) HM
2 ► Kansas, Dickinson County, Herington — Juan de Padilla Memorial —
Quivira ————— Juan de Padilla Martyr for the Faith Yielded his life here in 1542 ————— Coronado 1541 J.V. Brower 1896 — — Map (db m49750) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026