Historical Markers
Signal Oak, Historical Marker
On this quarter acre site, overlooking three valleys — Coal Creek, Wakarusa, and Kansas, stood with famous Signal Oak Tree. It was a stately white oak at the time of the Civil War, whose branches were used to hold signal lanterns. This Park, donated to the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society, was a gift from dedicated local historians.
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Events in Baldwin City
Jun
12
Baldwin City Art Walks
Jul
18
Battle of Black Jack Celebration
Aug
21–22
Smoke on the Bricks BBQ
Oct
17
Annual Maple Leaf Beer, Wine & Spirit Festival
Oct
17
Maple Leaf Gravel Grind
Oct
17–18
Black Jack Battlefield Maple Leaf Festival Tours
Oct
17–18
Maple Leaf Festival Quilt Show
Oct
17–18
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