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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Grant County, Kansas
Ulysses is the county seat for Grant County
1 ► Kansas, Grant County, Hugoton — Jedediah Strong Smith — |
On State Highway 25, 14.4 miles north of U.S. 56, on the left when traveling north. |
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 State Highway 25, 0.3 miles north of County Road 12S, on the left when traveling north. |
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 — |
On State Highway 25, 14.4 miles north of U.S. 56, on the left when traveling north. |
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 — |
On Main Street north of Nebraska Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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 — |
On Oklahoma Avenue (U.S. 160) at Grant Street, on the left when traveling east on Oklahoma Avenue. |
. . . — — Map (db m65724) HM |
6 ► Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Veterans Memorial — |
On Oklahoma Avenue (U.S. 160) at Grant Street, on the left when traveling east on Oklahoma Avenue. |
In honor of all Grant County Servicemen — — Map (db m65726) WM |
7 ► Kansas, Grant County, Ulysses — Veterans Memorial — All gave some, Some gave all — |
On Main Street at Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. |
Dedicated to All American Veterans — — Map (db m65728) WM |