Historical Markers and War Memorials in Grant County, Kansas

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Grant County, Kansas

1 ► Kansas, Grant County, Hugoton — Jedediah Strong Smith —

In commemoration of Jedediah Strong Smith 1798-1831 A great plainsman who was killed near this spot by Comanche Indians — — Map (db m213740) HM

2 ► Kansas, Grant County, Hugoton — The Mormon Battalion at Cimarron Springs (Wagon Bed Springs) —

On 19 September 1846, the more than 500 men and officers of the Mormon Battalion arrived here. These Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) had volunteered to fight in the war with Mexico, enlisting at Council . . . — — Map (db m175836) HM

3 ► Kansas, Grant County, Hugoton — 83 — Wagon Bed Springs —

About two miles west were the Lower Springs of the Cimarron River, known today as Wagon Bed Springs. For early-day travelers on the famous Santa Fe Trail, the springs were an “oasis” in dry weather. Several shortcuts of the trail converged here, . . . — — Map (db m213735) HM

4 ► Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Dan C. Sullivan — 1885 - 1964 —

First White Child Born in Grant County Rancher • Grainman • Oilman Legislator • Community Leader Philanthropist Resided 78 Years in Grant County Mother first woman resident Father homesteaded and ranched in 1879 in Grant . . . — — Map (db m65697) HM

5 ► Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Grant County Shop (Adobe) Building —

. . . — — Map (db m65724) HM

6 ► Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Veterans Memorial —

In honor of all Grant County Servicemen — — Map (db m65726) WM

7 ► Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Veterans Memorial — All gave some, Some gave all —

Dedicated to All American Veterans — — Map (db m65728) WM

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