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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM186W_pappans-ferry_Topeka-KS.html
Travelers on the Oregon Trail encountered the first major obstacle of their journey when they reached the Kansas River. In 1842, Joseph and Louis Pappan established a ferry operation across the river. The ferry, at one time, was directly behind th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM186V_100th-anniversary-of-the-pauline-depot_Topeka-KS.html
This depot was donated by the AT&SF Ry Co. and moved to this site on August 11, 1983
The plaque is dedicated this October 3, 2010 to those volunteers who provided the restoration and preservation
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM186U_the-pauline-depot_Topeka-KS.html
The Pauline Depot, constructed by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company at a cost of $985, is a typical small town Santa Fe Railroad station that served the public during the early 1900's. This depot was located in Pauline, seven miles…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM186T_santa-fe-caboose-1552_Topeka-KS.html
The Santa Fe Railway Company purchased this all-steel constructed caboose, called "waycar," new in 1927 for $4,200. Waycars were occupied by the conductor and rear brakeman who usually rode in the cupola so they could visually inspect their train …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM186S_lingo-livery-stable_Topeka-KS.html
The Lingo Livery Stable represents a building that was indispensable to a prairie town. Trips into town included a need for food, water and the care of animals while there. Horse and buggies could also be leased at Livery Stables.
This building…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185U_charles-sheldon-study_Topeka-KS.html
The Charles Sheldon Study was originally behind Sheldon's house on College Street in Topeka, Kansas. In 1897 Sheldon was the author of the internationally famous book In His Steps, from which the phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" originated. Sheldon c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185T_victor-schoolhouse_Topeka-KS.html
The Victor Common Schoolhouse, District #101, was used from 1881-1954 in Rossville, Kansas. The first teacher at this one-room school had 20 students and was paid $30 per month. Besides teaching, the teacher also served as the school nurse and cus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185R_mulvane-general-store_Topeka-KS.html
This building was built in 1924 by Albert Carlson. In 1935 it was purchased by the Schuler family and operated as Schuler's Grocery Store until the mid 1960's. It provided goods for its customers and operated as a neighborhood gathering place, muc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185Q_potwin-drug-store_Topeka-KS.html
This building replicates Doc Warner's Drugstore where eleven men gathered in 1892 to form what would later be known as the Security Benefit Group of Companies. The fixtures inside were part of a 1902 neighborhood drugstore located at 5th and Washb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17ED_cyrus-k-holliday_Topeka-KS.html
Founder and Mayor of Topeka. Influenced the selection of this city as the capital of Kansas. Organized the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company, obtained the original charter in the year 1859. Promoted the early development of Kansas an…