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 (Kansas 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 (Kansas 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
Ten miles ahead is Abilene, first of the major cattle trail towns of Kansas, and famed in the story of the Cowtown West. Following the Civil War, millions of Longhorn cattle were stranded on Texas ranges. Beef-eating Northerners were hungry and the . . . — — Map (db m55320) HM
On East 4th Street (Old U.S. 40) at 2200 Avenue, in the median on East 4th Street.
Shady Lane Drive was restored as a bicentennial community project, coordinated by the Quivera Club of Solomon. Beginning in November, 1974, funds were raised, the old trees were removed, a new road was built and trees were planted. The lane was . . . — — Map (db m152518) HM
