Baxter Springs Massacre

Baxter Springs Massacre (HM1IUD)

Location: Baxter Springs, KS 66713 Cherokee County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 1.566', W 94° 44.201'

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Dedicated in memory of
General James G. Blunt and his escort who defenseless, fell victims to the inhuman ferocity of guerrillas, led by the infamous Quantrell in his raid upon Baxter Springs October 6th 1863, in which 135 Union soldiers were slain and are now sleeping in the Baxter Springs National Cemetery.


Erected October 1931

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HM NumberHM1IUD
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Year Placed1931
Placed ByBaxter Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at 9:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 345523 N 4099177
Decimal Degrees37.02610000, -94.73668333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 1.566', W 94° 44.201'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 1' 33.96" N, 94° 44' 12.06" W
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Area Code(s)620
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 901-999 Park Ave, Baxter Springs KS 66713, US
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