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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3T_millstones_Manhattan-KS.html
In pioneer days,
wheat was ground
on these millstones
Display provided by
Association of Operative
Millers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HW0_fort-riley-junction-city_Manhattan-KS.html
Approximately 7 miles ahead is the southern edge of Fort Riley, established as a military post in 1853. Horace Greeley, noted editor of the New York Tribune, visited the fort in 1859. Of Fort Riley he said, "I hear that two millions of Uncle …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11G1_historical-kansas_Manhattan-KS.html
North on scenic K-177 is Manhattan, home of Kansas State University, established as Bluemont College in 1858. Above Manhattan is the huge Tuttle Creek dam and reservoir, described in the 1950s by embattled valley residents as "Big Dam Foolishness.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM3B_amanda-arnold-arch_Manhattan-KS.html
This stone arch stood from 1878-1924 as the entry to Central School, 600 Leavenworth. At the suggestion of Judge Sam Kimble, Contractor Mont J. Green, Sr. contributed the arch as a memorial to Amanda Arnold, an early teacher who came on the steamb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLV9_the-american-veteran_Manhattan-KS.html
In honor ofAll American Veteranswho, although separated by generations,share a common undeniable goal,to valiantly protect and defendour country's freedoms.
The American Veteran isforever the symbol of heroism,sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLV8_riley-county-courthouse_Manhattan-KS.html
Designed by Holland and Squires Architectsin the Romanesque style
Constructed by J.B. Betts of Topeka withstone carving by David Penny 1905-1907
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Monument contributions by Bayer Stone,Baye…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLUE_purple-heart-trail-in-kansas_Manhattan-KS.html
On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Insterstate Highway System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart Trail." This trail memorializes those heroic service members who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLUD_historical-kansas_Manhattan-KS.html
Seven miles ahead you will drive through the southern edge of Fort Riley, established as Camp Center in 1852. The fort was visited by Horace Greeley, noted editor of the New York Tribune, when he traveled by stagecoach to the Pike's Peak region in…