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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY7D_the-development-of-the-kansas-city-area-frontier-trails-network_Shawnee-KS.html
The Santa Fe Trail went through two decades of change in the Kansas City area before evolving into it's final form by about 1840. In the early years of that decade it also became the route of the Oregon Trail and California Trail.
1821 - 1827In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY5V_fort-leavenworth-military-road_Shawnee-KS.html
The Fort Leavenworth Military RoadCreated in 1837, this road was originally created to run from Fort Leavenworth south to Fort Gibson in Oklahoma. It was actually part of the route that Congress had designated as the border line of the "permanent …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY5U_california-road_Shawnee-KS.html
The California RoadOriginally a trail through the lands of the Shawnee Indians, running west from Westport through present day Johnson and Douglas Counties, this route was used throughout the 1830's and 1840's by Indians, missionaries, and surveyo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY5Q_community-of-excellence_Merriam-KS.html
Today, Merriam is a vibrant community boasting a mix of commercial, industrial, and residential districts. Merriam residents enjoy established neighborhoods, diverse cultures, a full range of municipal services, plentiful parks, and strong communi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY5M_city-of-firsts_Merriam-KS.html
A pioneer and leader in the development of the Johnson County area, Merriam has recorded several "firsts."
Prior to the incorporation of Overland Park in 1950, Merriam was home to the county's first high school, then known as Shawnee Mission Ru…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY58_incorporation-of-merriam_Merriam-KS.html
Although Merriam is one of the oldest communities in the area, it was unincorporated for much of its history. When the county was created, it was divided into several smaller segments called townships. Merriam is placed on the boundary of Shawnee …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY54_the-south-park-community_Merriam-KS.html
The community of South Park, Kansas was founded in 1887 as an integrated community. By 1900, four black families had settled in the town of 250 residents. South Park continued to grow and became a part of Merriam when it incorporated in 1950.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY51_education-in-merriam_Overland-Park-KS.html
From 1837 to 1869 the Quaker Mission educated the children from area Indian settlements. The early settlers of Campbellton sent their children to the Hickory Grove School, which was located near present day Shawnee Mission North High School.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVL2_the-bear-pit_Merriam-KS.html
The Bear Pit Bronze sculpture by artist Kwan Wu. Dedicated and installed 2006.
This sculpture by artist Kwan Wu represents the City of Merriam's first public sculpture installation. The mother bear and cubs celebrate one of the most popular fea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVKY_the-trolley-line-hocker-grove-amusement-park_Merriam-KS.html
A few years after the closure of Merriam Park, Richard Weaver Hocker developed the second largest amusement park in Merriam. Named Hocker Grove after its founder, the park was established in 1907 and remained in existence until 1919.
Again, tra…