The Osage at Baxter Springs
The Osage once controlled a vast territory in the center of North America. In the mid-1600s, the tribe moved to the area around Baxter Springs. The area was important to the Osage because, for the tribe, it was . . . — — Map (db m174252) HM
A giant elm, it's branches spreading nearly 100 feet, grew here on the bank of Spring Branch. It shaded Fort Blair's mess kitchen during the Civil War and later was infamous as the site of vigilante justice. As many as seven horse . . . — — Map (db m80339) HM
The Baxter Springs brewery was built on this site in 1870 by Edward Zellekin, a German immigrant who knew there would be a demand for his product in the booming cattle town. The massive building was constructed of brick and yellow . . . — — Map (db m80218) HM
In Memory of
All American Veterans
This memorial honors all American Veterans
who although separated by generations shared a common
undeniable goal to protect our country's freedoms.
In war and in peace they have placed . . . — — Map (db m73093) WM
To the loving memory of those men and women who gave their lives in all past wars and to all veterans who served our great country we dedicate this tank
We thank you for your sacrifices
This M-60 forty five ton Army tank was donated by . . . — — Map (db m80333) WM
In 1870, the city marshal, H. C. Seaman, was called to the Wiggins House, a hotel/saloon located on this corner. The marshal intervened in an alteration between Mr. Wiggins who was the proprietor, a saloon girl, and a Texas cowboy. Nine shots . . . — — Map (db m80346) HM
This engine is one of the first internal combustion engines used by the Missouri Pacific Rail Road. It ushered in a new form of motive power that eventually replaced the steam engine.
This engine was last used at the Mackie-Clemens Mine #22 in . . . — — Map (db m34696) HM
This wooden frame depot is typical of most small town stations of this era. The depot and water tower was originally built in the 1880s and was located about Ό mile south. The depot was torn down and moved in 1941. Due to the shortages caused by . . . — — Map (db m34676) HM
This Caboose was used by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Train crews lived in the caboose as the train traveled across the country. The bay window style allowed the crew to watch the train for any problems while riding. This caboose is on loan to . . . — — Map (db m34710) HM
Robert Alexander Long in 1875 established his first lumber yard at this site. Fifty years later Long-Bell lumber company was the largest lumber company in the world.
www.ralonghistoricalsociety.org — — Map (db m96967) HM
The Cherokee Indians were given this land in an 1835 treaty becoming the Cherokee Neutral Lands. Kansas was established as a state in 1861. The territory became Cherokee County named for the Cherokee Indian Nation.
During the Civil War the . . . — — Map (db m60770) HM
Unique railroading history is on display before you. A three-way interlocking railway crossing.
The crossing, formerly located in the northern part of Columbus, was donated to the City of Columbus by the Burlington Northern Railroad. At the . . . — — Map (db m11593) HM
In 2001, members of the community joined with the Galena Chamber of Commerce to donate a block of the downown Route 66 main street to construct a park for everyone to enjoy.
Route 66 Howard "Pappy" Litch Park
The Oldest Mining Town in . . . — — Map (db m43047) HM
Formerly, modern-day Galena was a wooded area of the Kansas
Ozarks. By 1835, it was part of the Cherokee Neutral Lands, though
Euro-Americans quickly settled the region after Kansas became a state
in 1861. Sharing a border with slave-state . . . — — Map (db m161630) HM
Named for the ore it produced, Galena lead mining was the largest industry in our history, starting in 1873 and continuing until 1973. The mining and smelting required 3 railroads, 65 crushers, 2 smelters and 3 sludge mills to handle the ore . . . — — Map (db m43035) HM
Built in 1939 out of native stone, this filling station served travelers for decades under the ownership of Logan Thompson. It closed shortly after 2000, but renovations by Aaron Perry started in 2018, reopening as Gearhead Curios in 2019. — — Map (db m272259) HM
Established in 2014 by stockholders, community volunteers, and tourist, aimed to enrich the travel experience with unique sculptures and historic landmarks, offering visitors memorable photo opportunities. — — Map (db m314788) HM
As an important mining town, Galena had
numerous mines and smelters, but none
was more important than the Eagle-Picher
smelter plant north of the pre-1940s Route 66
alignment. The facility operated from around
the late 19th century until 2004 . . . — — Map (db m161632) HM
In 2001, members of the community joined with the Galena Chamber of Commerce to donate a block of the downtown Route 66 main street to construct a park for everyone to enjoy. — — Map (db m272254) HM
For many years, a large garage/service station stood at this location.
The owner, Howard "Pappy” Litch, was an avid Galena historian.
"Pappy” spent much of his life promoting his hometown and saving
its history. To honor him for . . . — — Map (db m161633) HM
Geological remnants of Mississippian times are found in the limestone cave region of the 55 square mile Ozark Plateau in the very southeast corner of Kansas. The cherty limestones of the area were developed in marine environments during the late . . . — — Map (db m61154) HM
This 1.2-mile section of roadbed is the most intact section of the original U.S. Highway 66 (Route 66) in Kansas. It was first paved around the turn of the century using macadam made from the waste products of the nearby mines. Prior to its . . . — — Map (db m170666) HM
Dedicated to the Glory of God
and to the Spirit of
Sacrifice and Honor of the
Men and Women of
this community who served
our country in all wars
Lest we forget they have
given all for the principles
of democracy
Freedom of . . . — — Map (db m61152) WM
There is plenty to do while visiting Galena, aside from Cars
on the Route, starting right here in Howard "Pappy Litch
Memorial Park. Named for a local historian, the park was
once a federal weigh station. This official Route 66 . . . — — Map (db m161631) HM
Headquartered in Fort Scott, Union Major General James G. Blunt was the highly recognized commander of the District of the Frontier. In 1863, Blunt decided his force needed to be closer to the gathering Confederate forces in the South and headed out . . . — — Map (db m170743) HM
In less than 14 miles, this byway connects 3 towns, each with its own American success story.
The towns that dot Kansas Historic Route 66 were each poised for great success at the time the highway was designated in 1926. Galena was a major . . . — — Map (db m81118) HM
When Route 66 first gained federal status in 1926, it traveled over Kansas roads already paved.
At a time when hard-surfaced roads were a rarity in Kansas, Cherokee County was an exception. Prior to the turn of the century, engineers had . . . — — Map (db m81117) HM
The people of the Cherokee Nation left a lasting legacy to this corner of the State.
The 1836 Treaty of New Echota forced the removal of the Cherokee Nation from lands east of the Mississippi to the new Indian Territory. In addition to the . . . — — Map (db m81141) HM
You stand just miles north of one of Kansas' oldest highways: the Black Dog Hunting Trail.
In order to provide a supply route between seasonal hunting grounds, the indigenous people of the Osage Nation blazed a trail in the first decade of . . . — — Map (db m81145) HM
Baxter Springs is located on the Old Military Road connecting Fort Leavenworth and Fort Scott in Kansas Territory to Fort Gibson in Indian Territory and Fort Smith, Arkansas. The city initially served as a rest stop for wagon supply trains and their . . . — — Map (db m170736) HM
The waters of the Spring River and its tributaries have shaped this land and its settlement.
The Spring River and the waters that feed it, such as Brush, Shoal and Short Creek, carve their way through this corner of Cherokee County. For . . . — — Map (db m81100) HM
Rainbow Curve Bridge constructed in 1923 over Brush Creek. Only remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Route 66. Listed on the National Registry March 10, 1983. — — Map (db m52060) HM
From wagon trails to rivers, railroads to highways, the ease of transporting people and goods has shaped the settlement of Kansas. At Riverton, two paths from different eras, now Historic Byways, cross. The Old Military Road passes along Kansas' . . . — — Map (db m170681) HM
The City of Treece, located ½ mile west of Hwy. 69 was founded on February 26, 1918 as a result of mining operations in the early 20th century. During prime mining industry production; Treece, neighboring Picher, Oklahoma and several other small . . . — — Map (db m82092) HM
This dipper bucket will hold 40 cubic yards of dirt and rock. It was donated by the Peabody Coal Company from their Roger County Mine #2 near Vinita Oklahoma. The dipper came off a Model 5561 (Marion) Coal Shovel. The weight of the dipper, as it . . . — — Map (db m39741) HM
With the discovery of coal in Cherokee and Crawford Counties in the late 1860's, thousands came to work the mines. Some came from American towns and cities but most were immigrants from Europe. Over fifty nationalities settled in this area. Many . . . — — Map (db m39738) HM
In Grateful Memory of All
Those Who Served Their Country.
Star Cemetery
Fred Fry William Druit Pete Bond
James Geddes James Huntsinger
John Marietta Joe Marietta
Dalla Creekmore Julian Englebright
Charles Stout . . . — — Map (db m39768) WM
This Cheyenne County Memorial is dedicated to honor the memory of all armed forces who served our country. World War I World War II Korean Vietnam Panama Grenada Persian Gulf G.A.R. Post 412 V.F.W. Post 1528 . . . — — Map (db m263552) WM
These iron sculptures by Todie Zweygardt are in memory of the Cheyenne and other Indians, survivors of the 29 Nov. 1864 Massacre at Sand Creek, Colo., who fled to this Cherry Creek Valley, remaining until joined by forces of there Plains tribes for . . . — — Map (db m78887) HM
This marker stands within a geologic feature known as the Big Basin, which is a sinkhole or "sink" about a mile in diameter and more than a hundred feet deep. Although it has the appearance of a valley, it is entirely surrounded by higher ground. . . . — — Map (db m11565) HM
Big Basin Prairie Preserve is a 1,818-acre nature preserve managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. It is named after the large collapse basin or sink just north of here. This 1-mile diameter, 100-foot deep basin was formed . . . — — Map (db m192091) HM
In memory of the
Vol. Defenders
of the Union
1861 - 1865
The men in whose honor this
monument was erected were led
by the fires of liberty.
They fought for no North,
no South, no East, no West, but for
One Glorious and United . . . — — Map (db m81053) WM
Constructed in 1934
with PWA funds
H.L. Stevens, City Engr.
Wesley J. Morse, Designer
Dedicated
May 30, 1934
Refurbished
in 1996 by
Craftmaster, Wichita, Ks.
With funds provided by
City of Clay Center
and Individual Donations . . . — — Map (db m80983) HM
The grateful people of Clay County, Kansas dedicate this monument to keep alive the memories of all men and women who served the United States of America in peace and war.
"Above it All"
Sculptress - Sandy Scott
Dedicated
Sept. 27, . . . — — Map (db m81055) WM
Rev. W. H. Hickcox Dr. Charles Hewitt Frank Lewin W. A. Willis J. P. Marshall H. S. Walters E. F. Walters B. Adams T. C. Ruscoe Charles Ingram R. T. Batchalor E. M. Davis R. Fowles A. B. Rothwell James H. Young T. N. . . . — — Map (db m80981) HM
This was the original site
of the
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
Founded in 1874
Founding members are listed on
the stone cross in the cemetery — — Map (db m80980) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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