On East 6th Street (Kansas Route 9) at Lincoln Street (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling east on East 6th Street.
Born in Burlington Borough, Pennsylvania, to Randolph and Celia Hill, Anna spent her childhood in nearby Elmira, New York. After spending several years as a teacher, Anna, at 26, discovered the Emigration Department of Children's Aid Society (CAS). . . . — — Map (db m241917) HM
Near West 11th Street just east of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling east.
Alberta and Albert Cole were born in Bath, New York. The three-year-old twins, along with their four brothers, were placed out by the Children's Aid Society in McPherson, Kansas in 1925. Walter and Anna Work of Windom, Kansas were the young couple . . . — — Map (db m212697) HM
On East 7th Street at Cloud Street, on the right when traveling east on East 7th Street.
Alfred Edward Ulshoefer was born to Lizzie Ulshoefer who lived in Brooklyn, New York. Unable to keep her child, Alfred was placed in the Sheltering Arms Nursery. Lizzie visited baby Alfred until October 1904. It is believed she came to New York . . . — — Map (db m212700) HM
On West 6th Street just east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Anna Fuchs was placed out by the Children's Aid Society along with her two younger sisters on December 7, 1924, the day after Anna's 11th birthday. Sadly, the sisters lost their parents Stephen and Catherine to tuberculosis just months before their . . . — — Map (db m185753) HM
On East 6th Street (Kansas Route 9) at Lincoln Street (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling east on East 6th Street.
Anna was the daughter of William Kinslow and Kitty Doherty of Connecticut. Kitty gave birth to her daughter in Manhattan, New York, and placed her daughter in the New York Foundling Hospital (NYFH). Anna was a part of a company of 40 children sent . . . — — Map (db m185872) HM
On Union Road / Fort Kearney Road 1 mile east of 145th Road (U.S. 81), on the left when traveling east.
4000 German POW's
815 American Guards
Housed in this Facility
———————
[Taped on T-64 door window]
Building T-64
Building T-64 was built in the spring of 1943 and was placed at the entrance . . . — — Map (db m53411) HM
Near North 153rd Road 0.1 miles north of Union Road (Fort Kearney Road), on the right when traveling north.
James, Charles, and Rena Ferdon were the children of James and Margaret (McElroy) Ferdon. The family made their home in Brooklyn, New York, where James worked as a carpet layer. By 1908, the family had lost little James (1905) and Margaret. James . . . — — Map (db m212580) HM
Near Washington Street just south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Clara Pearl Reed was born in upstate NY to Fred and Gertrude Reed, the second child of four. Sadly, at the age of seven, Clara and her two younger brothers lost their parents and eldest sister, Ethel. The three had been moving cattle across a . . . — — Map (db m185902) HM
On East 6th (State Highway 9) just east of Broadway Street (State Highway 9), on the left when traveling east.
Cora McVicker was born in 1902 to Arthur and Emma McVicker. Just a few weeks after her birth, she was left in the care of the Sisters of Charity at the New York Foundling Hospital. She lived at the Foundling for two years, until 1904, when she was . . . — — Map (db m212586) HM
On West 6th Street west of Broadway Street (State Highway 9), on the left when traveling west.
Elmer and Ethel Barney were born in Cold Brook, New York to George and Eva (Pullman) Barney. They were two of six children born to the Barney's. Eva died in childbirth with the last child in 1903 and George was destitute and could not handle the . . . — — Map (db m185758) HM
On East 5th Street just east of Kansas Street, on the left when traveling east.
The New York Foundling Hospital received a request from Andrew and Anna Fangman in 1923. They were unable to have children of their own. They wished to adopt a baby boy with brown hair. A sweet, 9-month-old little boy arrived by train in the . . . — — Map (db m219209) HM
On East 6th Street (Kansas Route 9) just west of Lincoln Street (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling west.
On May 31, 1854, Frank Simmons was born to Henry and Emma Simmons. In 1859, Frank's mother passed away leaving behind her children: Frank, Louis and Samuel. The following year Henry remarried. At the age of 12, Frank lost his father but was . . . — — Map (db m185886) HM
On West 13th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West 13th Street.
Genevieve was the daughter of John Whaley and Katie Hunt. Shortly after her birth she was placed in the New York Foundling Hospital. Peter and Elizabeth (Windholz) Dreiling in Victoria, Kansas met their new daughter, Genevieve, at the train . . . — — Map (db m179555) HM
On Broadway Street just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
George Jacobs Ducrow was born into a circus. His earliest memory was training with L.B. Lents New York circus. However, his time there was not all fun and games. In 1873 he was badly injured in a fireworks accident and was blind for three months. . . . — — Map (db m212532) HM
On West 13th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West 13th Street.
Gertrude was born in New York City and placed in the New York Founding Hospital as an infant. She was sent west in 1901 to the Werth family of Rush County, Kansas who kept her in their home until the age of nine. In 1909, when the Werth's decided . . . — — Map (db m179552) HM
On East 9th Street at Cloud Street, on the right when traveling east on East 9th Street.
Hayes Rutherford Devore Born 1902Hayes was the second son of Zachary and Mary Devore, born in Elmira, New York. In January 1911, Hayes' relatives were unable to care for him and he was taken by the authorities to the Southern Tier . . . — — Map (db m212848) HM
On Washington Street at West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Henry Lee Jost was temporarily placed in the Five Points Mission by his father after the death of his mother in approximately 1879. After his family failed to pay the orphanage boarding fees, Henry became a ward of the facility and was placed out . . . — — Map (db m185993) HM
On East 7th Street east of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east.
Holly Leroy Stoll was born in Tompkins County, New York to alcoholic parents. He and his younger sister Marie were removed from that home after an uncle reported their neglect. Marie was placed with a grandmother and Holly was put in an orphanage. . . . — — Map (db m185731) HM
Near West 3rd Street just west of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
Howard Reed was born in Upstate New York to Fred and Gertrude Reed, the third child of four. At the age of three, Howard and his two older siblings lost their parents and eldest sister, Ethel. The three had been moving cattle across a frozen lake . . . — — Map (db m185891) HM
On West 6th Street west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Padgett family, owners of The Citizens National Bank since 1915, are proud to remember and honor the Clement brothers and their service to our country in World War II. George C. Padgett (brother of Gary W. Padgett and first cousin of Jeanne . . . — — Map (db m185988) HM WM
On Broadway Street just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Irma Craig was placed out in Osage City, Missouri, by the New York Foundling Hospital in 1901. She was first placed with Mr. and Mrs. George Boehm and their two sons, but in 1909 Mrs. Boehm fell ill and died, leaving Mr. Boehm feeling that he could . . . — — Map (db m212493) HM
Near West 3rd Street just west of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
James Reed was born in Upstate New York to Fred and Gertrude Reed, the second child of four. At the age of four, James and his two siblings lost their parents and eldest sister, Ethel. The three had been moving cattle across a frozen lake when the . . . — — Map (db m185966) HM
On West 7th Street just west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born in New York to Jewish parents, Jessie was left at the New York Foundling Home with payment for 14 months of care. The parents were not heard from again, so Jessie was sent west in 1910. She was placed in an abusive home in Schoenchen, Kan. and . . . — — Map (db m185996) HM
On Washington Street just north of West 7th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, John was turned over to the care of the New York Child's Hospital by his mother on July 22, 1912. At 2 ½, John was transferred to the care of the Children's Aid Society of New York. John was placed out in Ottawa, Kansas, . . . — — Map (db m212486) HM
On West 6th Street just west of Broadway Street (State Highway 9), on the right when traveling west.
Joe Aillet was born Joseph Fuourka in 1904. Shortly after he was born, he was given to the New York Foundling Hospital, which sent him on to Louisiana in 1905. When he arrived in Louisiana, the family who had requested him decided not to take him . . . — — Map (db m212548) HM
On Republican Street just south of West 17th Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the Orphan Train Movement, the state of Kansas received an estimated 12,000 children from East Coast orphanages. The Children's Aid Society placed out over 5,000 children, the New York Foundling Hospital sent an estimated 5,000 children and . . . — — Map (db m212695) HM
On West 6th Street west of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west.
The seven Clement children found themselves split apart with the death of their mother in 1924. Three of the youngest children, Alton Lou, Leo and Gerald would be placed in the orphanage by their father who was struggling to care for the children. . . . — — Map (db m185990) HM
On East 7th Street at Cloud Street, on the right when traveling east on East 7th Street.
In 1901 the lives of the five Gunderson children would change forever with the death of their father, Joseph. Their mother Emma was unable to care for five children on her own. Emma was only able to keep one child, Lillian, her second child. The . . . — — Map (db m212810) HM
On East 9th Street just east of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east.
In September 1860, Bridget Burns surrendered two of her three children, Francis, 11, and Mary, 9, to the New York Juvenile Asylum. The reason for commitment was destitution. It is unknown if Hugh Burns deserted his family or was unable to find . . . — — Map (db m212473) HM
On West 6th Street just west of State Street, on the left when traveling west.
Mary Mullen was born to Mary Ann Mullen in 1899 in New York City. As an infant, she was taken to the New York Foundling Hospital, to be cared for by the Sisters of Charity. Soon, she was selected for placement in a Western home, and traveled to . . . — — Map (db m212528) HM
Near East 7th Street just west of Lincoln Street (U.S. 81), on the left when traveling west.
Michael and Walter Nolan were born in New York City. Their mother, Nellie Nolan, was an unwed teenage Irish girl. Michael, Walter and Nellie lived together at the New York Foundling Hospital until April 1915. Nellie worked at the Foundling Hospital . . . — — Map (db m185998) HM
On Broadway Street at West 6th Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Michalena Birraglio was born in Italy and came to the United States with her parents as a small child. After the death of her father, her mother remarried to a man named Moore, who would later be described by placement agent Rev. H.D. Clarke as . . . — — Map (db m185773) HM
On West 6th Street just west of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling west.
Miriam was born in New York. She was about 19 months old when the Orphan Train took her from the New York Foundling Hospital to Freeport, Minn. The Roerings had requested a baby girl no older than 2 years, with brown hair and blue eyes. Herman and . . . — — Map (db m185762) HM
On 3rd Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
What is the National Orphan Train Complex?
The restored Union Pacific depot contains museum displays and information devoted to national Orphan Train history. The Morgan-Dowell Research Center, the central office of the Complex, houses . . . — — Map (db m53387) HM
On Washington Street north of West 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Paul Young was a three year-old, freckle-faced, red-haired boy who was taken in by Concordia residents Boyd and Louise Clithero. The Clitheros owned a grocery store and apartment buildings (including the brick apartment building, Keystone . . . — — Map (db m185729) HM
On Highland Drive just south of West 11th Street, on the left when traveling south.
The five Panzer boys were surrendered to the care of the social services between April 1918 and 1919. Their mother was hospitalized in an institution and their father, an overnight waiter, had passed in January 1919. In October 1922, the boys were . . . — — Map (db m212698) HM
Near Washington Street south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born on the 9th of March in 1891, Robert was placed with the New York Foundling Hospital during that same month. His parents were John Miles (age 35) and Rosanna (Smith) Miles (age 43). Upon Robert's arrival in Lexington, he was taken by Luke B. . . . — — Map (db m185927) HM
On Washington Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
This clock donated by Robert Francis (M) Summers II on June 11, 2005 in memory of his father Robert Francis (Miles) Summers Born March 9, 1891 St. Ann's Hospital, NY, NY. In 1895 (est.), he rode an Orphan Train secured by the NY Foundling Hospital . . . — — Map (db m53368) HM
On Broadway Street just north of East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Adolph, 9; Rudolph, 7; and Hedwig Jubelt, 5, arrived alone in New York City in July 1882. On October 3, 1884, the Jubelt children were placed out in Clyde, Kansas. Rudolph's second placement, with the Reed family, would be his forever home with . . . — — Map (db m185997) HM
On Washington Street south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Cornell Brothers and their younger sister Elouise were born in Elmira, New York, to Floyd and Lottie Cornell. In 1925 Lottie passed away from tuberculosis. Elouise was taken in by relatives; the boys were surrendered to the Children's Aid . . . — — Map (db m185734) HM
On West 6th Street east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Under the guidance of the Children's Aid Society of New York, the Cincinnati, Ohio, House of Refuge recruited Agent H.D. Clark from New York to help them start their own placing out program in 1911. Placing Out Programs outside of the East Coast . . . — — Map (db m185739) HM
On Washington Street just south of West 5th Street (State Highway 9), on the right when traveling south.
Thousands of Orphan Train Riders served in the United Sates military in wars involving America, including the American Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. They served in all branches of the . . . — — Map (db m212852) HM WM
Near Lincoln Street (U.S. 81) 0.2 miles south of East 20th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Walter White was the son of George and Annie, both English immigrants and parents of eight children. In 1905, the family lived in Mid-Town Manhattan, George worked as a coachman in Central Park, and the oldest daughter Mary, worked as a cash-girl. . . . — — Map (db m212471) HM
On West 3rd Street just west of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
Welcome to Concordia, the Orphan Train Town! The National Orphan Train Complex (NOTC) includes the Orphan Train Museum located in the restored 1917 Union Pacific Depot, the Jones Education Station which houses our 1860s passenger car, and the . . . — — Map (db m212878) HM
On 2nd Avenue at West 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Avenue.
In 1874, the Children's Aid Society (CAS) created the Family Emigration Program to expand their Placing Out Department. The object of the program was to help destitute families get a new start outside the city while keeping the families intact. . . . — — Map (db m212589) HM
On Washington Street south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
William Sidney Emay was placed in the Orange County Poor Farm in Goshen, New York as young child. Will's life changed the day after his eighth birthday in 1861 when he, along with several other boys from the Poor Farm, were taken to the Children's . . . — — Map (db m185977) HM
On Republican Street 0.2 miles south of 18th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Honoring all who served our country in World War I and World War II and in memory of those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom in those conflicts. — — Map (db m53397) WM
On Walnut Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Walnut Street.
Louis was born in New York City to John Henry and Florentine (Goldig) Meyer. After the death of his mother, John was unable to care for the children, so he turned Dorothea and William over to the Episcopalian Orphanage. Amelia helped him with . . . — — Map (db m185999) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America — — Map (db m64846) HM
On Buckeye Street at Highland Drive, on the left when traveling north on Buckeye Street.
From its earliest platting to the most recent times, building on North Buckeye Street has been a reflective barometer of the attitudes and economy of Abilene. Though the original town and business district were due south of the Union Pacific . . . — — Map (db m49296) HM
On 1st Street at Vine Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
Completed in 1880 the Lebold Mansion was built by C.H. Lebold a local banker, realtor, politician, and entrepreneur. Lebold chose the site of Abilene's first log cabin to build his 23 room home of rough hewn brown limestone blocks, from Russell . . . — — Map (db m49550) HM
On Buckeye Avenue near 8th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Abilene community would have taken a much different shape had it not been for the influence of C. L. Brown. Known as an industrialist, utilities magnate, financier, philanthropist, and organizing genius, Brown was responsible for the formation . . . — — Map (db m48496) HM
On 1st Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st Street.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Heritage Home
1885
Association — — Map (db m43949) HM
Dedicated to all WWII veterans
lest we forget their generation.
Honoring the men and women who have served
but let us be glad that such heroes have lived and mourn those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
"Battle of the Bulge"
December 16, . . . — — Map (db m251747) WM
General of the Army
Rank awarded December 20, 1944
"I cannot let this day pass
without telling the fighting
men···that my fondest boast
shall always be: I was their
fellow-soldier."
Address to the American Soldier
February . . . — — Map (db m43941) HM
To this homestead Divine providence brought David Jacob Eisenhower and Ida Stover Eisenhower. They lived in piety and Christian service, brought sons into the world, and taught them the ways of righteousness, of charity to all men and reverence to . . . — — Map (db m49630) HM WM
On North Pine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and Works Progress Administration was the basis for the construction of Abilene's swimming pool, stadium, rose garden, and other buildings located in this park. This park project under the WPA was one of thirty such . . . — — Map (db m49551) HM
On North Pine Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated in August, 1981, during the 100th anniversary observance of the Abilene Municipal Band, in honor of Mr. Royer's 60 years as a dedicated and talented director of this band.
By resolution of the Abilene City Commission . . . — — Map (db m49556) HM
At the end of the Civil War when millions of longhorns were left on the plains of Texas without a market, the Union Pacific was building west across Kansas. Joseph McCoy, an Illinois stockman, believed these cattle could be herded north for . . . — — Map (db m43945) HM
On NW 3rd Street at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on NW 3rd Street.
A familiar trend of the early Abilene days was for a local businessman to have interests in several aspects of the economy. One such pioneer Abilene merchant was John Edward Johntz. He, along with other noteable businessmen of the time, had an . . . — — Map (db m49533) HM
On Buckeye Avenue (State Highway 15) at 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Buckeye Avenue.
Seelye House
Built 1905
Abilene Register of
Historic Places
Abilene Heritage Commission
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Heritage . . . — — Map (db m49330) HM
On 1st Street at Vine Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
The log cabin of
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Hersey
Birthplace of Abilene's
first white child.
A station on the
Overland and Butterfield Stage Lines
Mrs. Hersey named the town Abilene
Luke III.I — — Map (db m49549) HM
On SE 5th Street east of Buckeye Avenue ( Highway 15), on the right when traveling east.
This barn was constructed in 1873 by T.C. Henry, the first Mayor of Abilene. The structure was moved to this site in 1961. It was donated to Old Abilene Town by Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Cruse. — — Map (db m64840) HM
On West 1st Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Street.
Of Cattle Trade Days extending West from Cedar Street to the Mud Creek Ford. Both sides were lined with Saloons, Gambling Houses, Dance Halls and a few Stores, including Karotowski's General Store and The Pioneer Store One Block West.
This . . . — — Map (db m43948) HM
On North Vine Street at West 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on North Vine Street.
Completed in 1880, the Lebold Mansion was built by C.H. Lebold, a local
banker, realtor, politician, and entrepreneur. Lebold chose the site of
Abilene's first log cabin to build his 20 room home of rough-hewn brown
limestone blocks from . . . — — Map (db m249525) HM
On Buckeye Avenue (State Highway 15) at Texas Street, on the left when traveling north on Buckeye Avenue.
This post commemorates and marks the first terminus of the old Chisholm Cattle Trail, which extended from Brownsville, Texas, some 1,000 miles to the south. This post is identical to 400 Trail posts placed across Oklahoma (Indian Territory) by Bob . . . — — Map (db m49632) HM
On Cedar Street at NW 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Cedar Street.
has been placed on the
National Historic Register
by the United States
Department of the Interior
and on the
Register of Historic Kansas Places
by the State of Kansas — — Map (db m49525) HM
On NW 3rd Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on NW 3rd Street.
Completed in 1903, this building once was owned by T.E. Dewey and was known as the Brady Building. In 1904, following a disastrous flood, the building was sold to Cleyson L. Brown, Abilene entrepreneur whose many enterprises provided employment for . . . — — Map (db m49529) HM
Near NW 14th Street 0.4 miles west of Buckeye Avenue ( Route 15), on the right when traveling west.
Thomas J. Smith, Marshal of Abilene, 1870.
Died, a martyr to duty, Nov. 2, 1870.
A fearless hero of frontier days who in cowboy chaos
established the supremacy of law. — — Map (db m306173) HM
On 2650th Avenue 0.2 miles east of Red Road, on the left when traveling east.
Established by
Fr. Dumortier, frontier missionary
First Mass December, 1864
Catholic mission for
Irish Settlers and Native Americans
Used as a school and community
meeting place
Destroyed by tornado on June 11, 2008 . . . — — Map (db m90507) HM
The Butterfield Overland Dispatch was organized by Col. David Butterfield in early 1865 to carry freight and passengers from Atchison, Kansas to Denver, Colorado (via the 592 mile long Smoky Hill route). Relay stations were built every twelve . . . — — Map (db m90427) HM
On Marshall Street at 4th Street (Old U.S. 40), on the left when traveling south on Marshall Street.
The grateful members of the American Legion Post 240 dedicate this monument to keep alive the memories of all men and women who served the United States of America in peace and war — — Map (db m90425) WM
On Broadway at Hawley Street, on the left when traveling south on Broadway.
This monument is dedicated to the men and women who gave of themselves and far too often their lives to foster and perpetuate the American dream.
To those who conceived our Constitution, those who wrote it, and those who fashioned the quills. . . . — — Map (db m49723) WM
On U.S. Highway 77 (U.S. 56) 0.1 miles south of Wind Road, on the right when traveling south.
The 34th president of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower, grew up in Dickinson County. His parents, David and Ida Eisenhower, moved to Hope, about 10 miles west of here, in 1885. There, the Eisenhowers opened a general merchandise store . . . — — Map (db m236561) HM
On U.S. 56/77 0.1 miles south of Wind Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
In 1540 Francisco Vasquez de Coronado marched north from Mexico with 300 Spaniards in search of the "Seven Golden Cities of Cibola." With them were several priests, including Juan de Padilla, a Franciscan friar. When the golden cities proved to be . . . — — Map (db m49674) HM
Native limestone and benchmark from the Herington Rock Island Depot that was on the State Register of Historic Places. Razed - March 23, 1988. — — Map (db m49675) HM
On North Broadway near Vine Street, on the left when traveling north.
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Delbert LeRoy Trube Jr
PFC - US Marine Corps
Aug 18 1947 - Mar 5 1966
Dennis Leon Anderson
Lt JG - US Navy
Oct 24 1942 - Jan 11 1968
Jimmie Lester Todd
MSgt- US Army
15 Engr Bn 9 Inf Div
Sep 6 1930 - . . . — — Map (db m49724) WM
On Strole Street near 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Navarre Church of the Brethren was organized in 1869 at a site approximately 850 feet east of here. The last service was a homecoming August 19, 2001. The church bell was donated and moved to Navarre Cemetery in 2005. — — Map (db m49655) HM
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