La Cygne, Kansas
Stat Stop
913-757-2100
Jct. 69 & 152 Hwy
LaCygne, KS 66040
The largest cavalry battle west of the Mississippi. In it, 2,500 Union horsemen routed 6,500 Confederate soldiers, killing or capturing over a thousand of them. Mine Creek was the last important Civil War battle in the west, and the last important civil war battle fought in Kansas.
La Cygne, KS BattlesitesThe historic site tells of the bloodiest episode in the "Bleeding Kansas" period. On May 19, 1858, 30 pro-slavery men crossed the Kansas border south of the Marais des Cygnes River. They rounded up 11
La Cygne, KS BattlesitesIn 1838, about 900 Pottawatomie Indians were rounded up from their homes in northern Indiana and forced to march 681 miles in 61 days to re-settle at the Sugar Creek Mission. Thirty-nine Pottawatomies, mostly children, died on this "Trail of Death." In 1841
La Cygne, KS MemorialsLinn Valley Lakes is considered a 3rd class city offering a beautiful Private Lake Community with seven stocked lakes, 18-hole golf course, boat launch, clubhouse, community center, swimming pools, miniature golf course, basketball and tennis courts, 2 campgrounds, bath houses, and swim beach.
La Cygne, KS RecreationThe Hickory Creek Trail is a multi-use trail for the hiker, horseback rider, and mountain biker. The trail length is currentl...
Coffey County Lake offers great fishing. and has been called the "Crown Jewel" of Kansas fisheries. The lake is open for pub...
The Lebo City lake was rebuilt in 1997. Originally constructed as the citys' water supply, the lake is being developed as a r...
Overnight camping is available at the Yates Center City Campground. Located on the right as you enter Reservoir Road. The cam...