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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C6Y_kanza-indian-site_Parker-KS.html
The rock lined pits in this area pre-date the arrival of the Potawatomi Indians. Theories are that they may have been used for seed or food storage. The rocks here are shaped differently than any other in the area and their origin is uncertain. It…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C6X_st-marys-mission_Parker-KS.html
Sugar Creek Mission1839 - 1849Potawatomi Settlementafter a forced march fromNorthern IndianaA Journey Called"Trail of Death"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C61_ft-scott-and-california-road_Parker-KS.html
This road was used by settlers going to Ft. Scott, where groups going to California and New Mexico were escorted by the U.S. Calvary [sic - Cavalry]
This is the only section of the road to still exist
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C60_blacksmith-shop_Parker-KS.html
The hundreds of hand wrought metal items found at this site indicates that a blacksmith shop existed here in the 1800's.
Among the items found were parts of wagon wheels, cooking utensils, muskets, nails, scissors, grading tools, hammers, door …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B7M_world-war-ii-memorial_Lacygne-KS.html
Honor RollProudly we pay tribute toMembers of our Communitywho served in the Armed Forcesin World War II
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19XB_union-charge_Pleasanton-KS.html
When the Union charge commenced the 10th Missouri Cavalry, USA, started forward with a yell and bugles blaring, but half-way down the slope the men hesitated and stopped when the Confederates showed no sign of breaking.
Union Lieutenant Colonel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19X1_after-the-battle_Pleasanton-KS.html
Nearby homes were converted into makeshift hospitals where wounded were treated before being sent to larger hospitals in Mound City, Fort Scott, and Fort Leavenworth. Union soldiers killed in battle were buried in cemeteries within these same town…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19WB_confederate-defeat_Pleasanton-KS.html
Although the Confederates greatly outnumbered the Union troops at Mine Creek, the Union army clearly had an advantage with its weapons. The Confederates were armed with long muzzle-loading infantry rifles, which were difficult to reload on horseba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19WA_the-battle-begins_Pleasanton-KS.html
With two brigades of 2,500 Union cavalrymen bearing down upon them, the Confederate rear guard formed a skirmish line. This maneuver delayed Union troops long enough for the Confederates to establish a main line of defense 800 yards south. The two…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19W2_combat-at-state-line_Pleasanton-KS.html
Near Kansas City, Union troops clashed with Price's army in a series of battles:
October 19 in Lexington
October 21 at the Little Blue River
October 22 at the Big Blue River
October 23 in Westport
The Battle of Westport was a stunni…