Pappan's Ferry

Pappan's Ferry (HM186W)

Location: Topeka, KS 66606 Shawnee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 3.831', W 95° 40.987'

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1842

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 the original Ward cabin at the foot of Western Street on the south bank of the river.

The ferry was attached to ropes across the river, which were used to navigate it. The Pappan brothers charged $1 per wagon. Their ferry crossing operation was invaluable and profitable. This is a replica of an early ferry on the Kansas River.
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HM NumberHM186W
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Placed ByOld Prairie Town
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Date Added Saturday, October 18th, 2014 at 6:52pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 267855 N 4327288
Decimal Degrees39.06385000, -95.68311667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 3.831', W 95° 40.987'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 3' 49.86" N, 95° 40' 59.22" W
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Area Code(s)785
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 124 NW Fillmore St, Topeka KS 66606, US
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