Council Grove, Kansas
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1miles Northeast of Council Grove
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Council Grove City Lake
Located 3.5 miles northwest of Council Grove. Fisherman will be hooked on the bass, walleye, catfish, and crappie, in this well stocked 500
Council Grove, KS Recreation
Madonna of the Trail
This striking statue, depicting a pioneer mother with two children, pays tribute to the sturdy women of covered wagon days. The 10-feet-tall figure is made of pink Algonite stone and was erected in 1928
Council Grove, KS Memorials
Terwilliger Home
With its foundation laid in Kansas Territory, the Terwilliger Home was built alongside the famed Santa Fe Trail as Kansas became the 34th state. Built by Abraham and Mary Rawlinson in 1860-61, this stone home was the last house freighters passed going West when leaving Council Grove as late as 18
Council Grove, KS Historic Homes
Last Chance Store
Like its name warns, this store was once the "last chance" for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail to buy supplies for their journey to New Mexico. Built in 1857, the limestone structure is the oldest commercial building in Council Grove and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Council Grove, KS Pioneer History
Things to do near Council Grove, KS
The Old Onaga Hotel (B&B)
Onaga's "new" hotel officially opened to the traveling public in 1900 and its broad front porch still welcomes visitors to On...
Marion Reservoir Trails
For nature lovers who don't care to pursue the water sports, a 1-mile nature trail, called Willow Walk Trail, has been built ...
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