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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BAF_original-land-office_Osawatomie-KS.html
of H. B. Smith, First MayorGiven to theOsawatomie Historical Societyin memory ofMrs. A. W. Youngbergby her husband
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BAC_john-brown-country_Osawatomie-KS.html
Osawatomie - the name derives from a combination of Osage and Pottawatomie - was settled in 1854 by Free-State families from the Ohio Valley and New England. John Brown, soon to become famous for his militant abolitionism, joined five of his sons …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BAA_the-potawatomi-trail-of-death_Osawatomie-KS.html
[Map Showing Trail of Death]
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BA6_old-stone-church_Osawatomie-KS.html
One of the first churches in Kansas, this church was built by a Congregationalist group and is typical of the church structures built during pioneering days in Kansas. It was dedicated to public worship in 1861, and its first pastor was the Revere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BA4_land-office_Osawatomie-KS.html
Original built in 1854.Now a tourist informationcenter open in the summer
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BA2_old-stone-church_Osawatomie-KS.html
Built by Rev. Samuel Adairbrother-in-law ofJohn BrownDedicated July 14, 1861
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B9U_soldiers-monument_Osawatomie-KS.html
Erected to honor the 5 men killed in the Battle of Osawatomie on August 30, 1856.Dedicated August 30, 1877——————————[Monument inscription reads]In commemoration of those who on the 30th o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B9G_site-of-the-battle-of-osawatomie_Osawatomie-KS.html
John Brown defended Osawatomie against an attack by Pro Slavery Militia in the largest battle during the Bleeding Kansas Era on August 30, 1856
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B9F_t-b-williams-and-j-b-remington_Osawatomie-KS.html
Placed - May 12-1940by Dept. of Kans.Woman's Relief Corpshonoring two Civil War veteransCommander of the Grand ArmyT. B. Williamsand member of firstJohn Brown Park BoardMajor J. B. Remington
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B9E_battle-of-osawatomie_Osawatomie-KS.html
The Battle of Osawatomie was fought on this site on the morning of August 30, 1856. John Brown led a force of about 30 Free State guerilla fighters in battle against John Reid and 250 proslavery militia men. John Brown chose this battlefield, and …
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