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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IUG_the-hanging-tree_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
A giant elm, it's branches spreading nearly 100 feet, grew here on the bank of Spring Branch. It shaded Fort Blair's mess kitchen during the Civil War and later was infamous as the site of vigilante justice. As many as seven horse thieves were h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IUE_wiggins-house_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
In 1870, the city marshal, H. C. Seaman, was called to the Wiggins House, a hotel/saloon located on this corner. The marshal intervened in an alteration between Mr. Wiggins who was the proprietor, a saloon girl, and a Texas cowboy. Nine shots we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IUD_baxter-springs-massacre_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
Dedicated in memory of
General James G. Blunt and his escort who defenseless, fell victims to the inhuman ferocity of guerrillas, led by the infamous Quantrell in his raid upon Baxter Springs October 6th 1863, in which 135 Union soldiers were s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IUB_johnston-public-library_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
This grand building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Built in 1872, it was intended to be the county courthouse, but was never used for that purpose. Through the years, the building has served as a city hall and a…
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…