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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRS_baxter-springs-massacre-1863_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
The blood that flowed in Kansas before and during the Civil War nourished the twin trees of Liberty and Union.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRR_birthplace-of-waterjet-cutting_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRQ_the-zellekin-brewery_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
The Baxter Springs brewery was built on this site in 1870 by Edward Zellekin, a German immigrant who knew there would be a demand for his product in the booming cattle town. The massive building was constructed of brick and yellow sandstone. Af…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRP_log-cabin_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
This log cabin was built east of the Lowell Cemetery in the late 1870's. R.A. Hibbard built it as a home for his brother-in-law's family. Kent Lynch purchased the property and donated the cabin to the historical society in memory of Marsha Moncr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRO_camp-logan_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
Camp Logan was a 100 acre site of annual G.A.R. reunions attended by veterans of the Civil War between 1883-1914. An amphitheater holding 2000 people was located directly ahead. The surrounding hills were campsites for thousands of veterans and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRN_quantrills-raiders-ford-spring-river_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
On Oct. 6, 1863, William Quantrill and 300 guerilla rebel troops forded Spring River nearby, to attack Ft. Blair
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IRM_quantrills-raiders-prepare-to-attack-fort-blair_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
Near this point, Quantrill's men split into 3 groups to approach Ft. Blair from the south, east, and north.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DYB_veterans-memorial_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
In Memory ofAll American Veterans This memorial honors all American Veteranswho although separated by generations shared a commonundeniable goal to protect our country's freedoms.In war and in peace they have placed themselvesin harm's way to s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ4V_illinois-cash-store_Baxter-Springs-KS.html
The Illinois Cash Store, a grocery and dry goods store, was constructed on this site in 1868 by John M. Cooper who came to Baxter Springs from Illinois. In 1886, he constructed a new brick building one block south and moved the business. in 1900, …
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.
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