Historical Marker Search

You searched for State: ks

Page 223 of 226 — Showing results 2221 to 2230 of 2258
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDHJ_capital-of-kansas_Topeka-KS.html
Topeka was founded in 1854 at the site of Papan's Ferry where a branch of the Oregon Trail crossed the Kansas river as early as 1842. Anti-slavery leaders framed the Topeka Constitution, 1855, in the first attempt to organize a state government. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDHE_pioneer-cemetery_Lawrence-KS.html
This Cemetery, known originally as Oread, was opened in 1854 by the New Englanders who founded Lawrence. Following burials in 1882, Oread fell into disuse. In 1928, the City of Lawrence changed the name to Pioneer Cemetery. The marble obelisk n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDH7_unknown-dead_Lawrence-KS.html
To the Unknown DeadUnion SoldiersOf the Civil War Re-dedicated by the Lawrence Sons of Union VeteransCamp #4 November 2006
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDH5_lawrence_Lawrence-KS.html
Lawrence was established in 1854 by the Emigrant Aid Company, a New England organization formed to prevent the new Kansas territory from becoming a slave state. When the first legislature enacted the so-called Bogus Laws with severe penalties for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDFS_free-state-hotel_Lawrence-KS.html
This marks the site of the Free State Hotel erected in 1855 by the New England Emigrant Aid Society. Destroyed by Sheriff Jones and his posse May 21, 1856, and rebuilt by Col. Schaler W. Eldridge. Quantrill and his raiders destroyed Lawrence Augus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDDL_memorial-hall_Fort-Scott-KS.html
1925 Memorial Hall was constructed and dedicated to "Those men and women who gave their lives serving our country in World War I" 2001 Memorial Hall is rededicated to "All of the men and women who have served, are now serving or will serve in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDDE_pittsburg-state-university-veterans-amphitheater_Pittsburg-KS.html
(Center Panel) "Pittsburg State Universityhonors sons and daughterswho answered the callof the nation.We are ever gratefulfor their many sacrificesin peace and warthat freedom would prevail." (Left Panel) "Honor to the soldier and sailor everyw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDD3_in-honored-memory_Fort-Scott-KS.html
(top)In honored memory of those from Bourbon County who gave their lives (bottom) In memory of those who gave their lives that our nation might live. [The marker lists the veterans who lost their lives in World War I and World War II] (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDD2_historic-fort-scott_Fort-Scott-KS.html
The blood that flowed in Kansas before and during the Civil War nourished the twin trees of Liberty and Union.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDCP_indian-jim-and-the-building-of-kansas-city-road_Olathe-KS.html
- Main Marker: -Founded in 1857, Olathe was strategically located on the Santa Fe Trail. In the era of horsepower, the new town was a day's journey from Independence, Missouri. As time passed, Olathe's population and commerce grew, and a faster co…