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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IU8_quantrills-raiders-kill-johnny-fry_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
Near this site, Quantrill's men attacked and killed several men from the fort engaged in target practice. Among them were Johnny Fry, an Army scout who had earlier won fame as the first Pony Express rider, and Lt. Ralph Cook, officer in charge o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IU7_last-pratt-pony-truss-bridge-in-cherokee-county_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
This small bridge is the last of its kind in Cherokee County. Given to the historical society by the county commissioners, it was moved to this site in 1994 from the northwest corner of the county.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IU6_veterans-memorial_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
To the loving memory of those men and women who gave their lives in all past wars and to all veterans who served our great country we dedicate this tank
We thank you for your sacrifices
This M-60 forty five ton Army tank was donated by the Kan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IU5_the-big-spring_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
A gushing spring, largest of many along Spring Branch, once flowed here. Early pioneers, Osage Indians, and military personnel stopped to camp here and drink the mineral waters, believed to have curative powers. During the Victorian Era, when th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IU4_first-school-in-baxter-springs_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
In 1866, a small log school building was built on this site, with benches and desks hewn from logs. The first teacher was Miss Lillie Van Epps. It was a subscription school, which was maintained, and the teacher paid with tuition from the studen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRT_baxter-springs-massacre_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
On Oct. 6, 1863, Gen. James Blunt and about 125 men from the 3rd Wisc. Cav. and the 14th Kans. Cav. stopped at the creek before coming into Ft. Blair. They were caught in a surprise attack from the rebel forces of William Quantrill. Nearly 100 o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRS_baxter-springs-massacre-1863_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
The blood that flowed in Kansas before and during the Civil War nourished the twin trees of Liberty and Union.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRR_birthplace-of-waterjet-cutting_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRQ_the-zellekin-brewery_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
The Baxter Springs brewery was built on this site in 1870 by Edward Zellekin, a German immigrant who knew there would be a demand for his product in the booming cattle town. The massive building was constructed of brick and yellow sandstone.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRP_log-cabin_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
This log cabin was built east of the Lowell Cemetery in the late 1870's. R.A. Hibbard built it as a home for his brother-in-law's family. Kent Lynch purchased the property and donated the cabin to the historical society in memory of Marsha Moncr…