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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ4U_marsh-rainbow-arch-bridge_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
Rainbow Curve Bridge constructed in 1923 over Brush Creek. Only remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Route 66. Listed on the National Registry March 10, 1983.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSVW_galena-chamber-of-commerce_Galena-KS.html
In 2001, members of the community joined with the Galena Chamber of Commerce to donate a block of the downown Route 66 main street to construct a park for everyone to enjoy. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSVK_galena-kansas_Galena-KS.html
Founded in 1877Names for the ore it produced, Galena lead mining was the largest industry in our history, starting in 1873 and continuing until 1973. The mining and smelting required 3 railroads, 65 crushers, 2 smelters and 3 sludge mills to handl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQLA_star-cemetery-borland-cemetery-veterans-memorial_Columbus-KS.html
In Grateful Memory of AllThose Who Served Their Country. Star CemeteryFred Fry · William Druit · Pete BondJames Geddes · James HuntsingerJohn Marietta · Joe MariettaDalla Creekmore · Julian EnglebrightChar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKN_west-mineral-war-memorial_West-Mineral-KS.html
In honor of the veteransof the community ofWest Mineral, Kansaswho devotedly served theircountry in time of war
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKK_40-cubic-yard-dipper_Scammon-KS.html
This dipper bucket will hold 40 cubic yards of dirt and rock. It was donated by the Peabody Coal Company from their Roger County Mine #2 near Vinita Oklahoma. The dipper came off a Model 5561 (Marion) Coal Shovel. The weight of the dipper, as it s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKJ_fire-bell_Scammon-KS.html
This was the first fire bell used in West Mineral, Kansas in the early 1900's. Donated by City of West Mineral
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQKH_miners-memorial_Scammon-KS.html
With the discovery of coal in Cherokee and Crawford Counties in the late 1860's, thousands came to work the mines. Some came from American towns and cities but most were immigrants from Europe. Over fifty nationalities settled in this area. Many l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPBF_baxter-springs-massacre_Riverton-KS.html
On October 6, 1863, Gen. James Blunt and about 100 men were met near Baxter's springs by William Quantrill and several hundred Confederates masquerading as Union troops. As Blunt's band was preparing a musical salute the enemy fired. This surprise…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPBE_black-dog-trail_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
Opened in 1803 by Chief Black Dog (Manka-Chonka) and his band of Osage Indians who had a village nearby where springs once flowed freely.
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