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Morris County Fair

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Event# 620-767-5136

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The annual Morris County Fair features a livestock show and sale, 4-H projects, and open class events. More information is available by contacting the Morris County Extension Service.

Morris County Fair

Address : Morris County Fairgrounds Council Grove KS
Phone : 620-767-5136   (Always call and confirm events.)

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County Fairs

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Post Office Oak and Museum

This 300-year-old bur oak (just the trunk remains) served as the unofficial post office for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail from 1825-1847. Passing caravans could leave messages for future travelers in a cache in the base of the tree. A stone building erected in 1864

Council Grove, KS Landmarks

Farmers and Drovers Bank Building

A Council Grove landmark, the Farmers and Drovers Bank is one of the community's most ornate buildings. The two-story red brick bank with limestone trim was built in 1892 for $20,000. Its "eclectic"

Council Grove, KS Historic Buildings

Council Oak

A shelter east of the Neosho River bridge protects the stump of the Council Oak. Gathered in the shade of the big oak on a hot August day in 1825

Council Grove, KS Landmarks

Early Day Jail

Desperadoes, ruffians, robbers and horse thieves all "bunked" here in this early day calaboose (jail), built in 1849. It was said to be the only jail on the Santa Fe Trail at the time. Other Durland Park attractions:

Council Grove, KS Pioneer Life

Neosho River Walk

"Retracing the Footsteps of the Pioneers"

Council Grove, KS Trails

Things to do near Council Grove, KS