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Council Grove Historic District

Council Grove Historic District is a historic place in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000347.

Council Grove, Morris County, KansasListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000347★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Council Grove Historic District?

The Council Grove Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District located in Council Grove, Kansas, United States. It consists of six discontiguous areas in the city important in the history of the Santa Fe Trail and American migration to the west in the 19th century. Council Grove was named for the occasion of an 1825 treaty negotiation between the Osage Indians and the US Federal government which guaranteed the Santa Fe caravans safe passage through Osage territory. The landmark was designated in 1963.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Council Grove Historic District
City
Council Grove
County
Morris County
State
Kansas
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000347
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.66150, -96.48105
When was Council Grove Historic District listed on the National Register?

Council Grove Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Council Grove Historic District located?

Council Grove Historic District is located in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas at approximately 38.66150, -96.48105. See the map above.

Is Council Grove Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Council Grove Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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