category : Landmarks
Father Padilla Cross and Historic Marker

This cross was erected in 1950 by the Kansas Knights of Columbus to honor Father Juan Padilla who accompanied Coronado to Kansas in 1541. He returned in 1542 for the purpose of bringing Christianity to the Indians and was killed when conflict arose between two Indian groups.The cross also symbolizes the first cross placed on the Great Plains by the Conquistadors for Father Padilla over 70 years before the Pilgrims landed in the New World.

Address: Located 3 miles west of Lyons on US 56

Come visit us in Lyons, Kansas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Rice County Courthouse

The historic Rice County Courthouse built of red brick and featuring a four directional clock tower was built in 1910

Lyons, KS Historic Courthouses

Union Soldiers Memorial

Proudly displayed on the Northeast corner of the Lyons Town Square stands the Memorial erected in 1918 to commenorate the service of our Union Soldiers - "Lest We Forget".

Lyons, KS Memorials

Lyons Town & Country Club

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Lyons, KS Golf Courses

Father Padilla Cross and Historic Marker

This cross was erected in 1950 by the Kansas Knights of Columbus to honor Father Juan Padilla who accompanied Coronado to Kansas in 1541. He returned in 1542

Lyons, KS Landmarks

Santa Fe Trail Historic Driving Tour

Marker Cottonwood - This giant cottonwood tree, believed to be more than 200 years old, served as a marker to guide travelers to the upper crossing of the Arkansas River. Upper and Lower Crossings of The Little Arkansas River

Lyons, KS Tours

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Father Padilla Cross and Historic Marker

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Rice County Courthouse

Union Soldiers Memorial

Lyons Town & Country Club

Father Padilla Cross and Historic Marker

Santa Fe Trail Historic Driving Tour

Things to do Landmarks near Lyons, KS

Petrified Tree Stump

Mennonite Settler Statue

Santa Fe Trail Ruts

Pawnee Rock State Landmark

Spring House