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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HS0_chisholm-trail_Wichita-KS.html
Here began the Chisholm Trail. Established in 1865 by
Jesse Chisholm
Hundreds of thousands of tons of freight left Wichita
and over 3000000 head of stock arrived over this route
in the years of its use.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HRZ_delano-township_Wichita-KS.html
Delano, the town located west of the Arkansas River was a colorful locale. Although the violence in this area was over-dramatized, it remained as a place of drunkenness, gambling, gunplay, and prostitution. The most popular and dramatized gun batt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM155Z_spanish-american-war-memorial_Wichita-KS.html
In commemoration of those who on land and sea served their country in the Spanish-American War
This cannon was captured in the Spanish-American war in the year 1898, was presented by the United States to the state of Kansas, and assigned to Wic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM155Y_confluence-of-the-big-and-little-arkansas-rivers_Wichita-KS.html
This marker locates the original confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers. On August 15, 1865, near this point Jesse Chisholm met with the Plains Indian chiefs and headmen to agree on a treaty signing which occurred the following October, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM155B_bicentennial-of-the-birth-of-george-washington_Wichita-KS.html
To Inspire Patriotismand Loyaltyand to commemorate theBicentennial of the Birthof George Washington
[Erected] February 1932
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM154Z_minisa-bridge_Wichita-KS.html
"Red Water at Sunset"from the tribal tongueof the Zuni Indians
HonoringThurlow LieuranceComposer of "Minisa"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM154O_north-high-school-indian-head_Wichita-KS.html
This unique Indian head was obtained and presented to Wichita High School North by the 1977 Senior Class as a gift from Mrs. Carl (Ethel) Kelley, a pioneer Wichita family.
1977 Senior Class OfficersWilliam B. Williams, Pres.Dale A. Goss, Boy's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12I0_ceremony_Wichita-KS.html
The Plains Indians drew inspiration and power from their ceremonies. Using sacred prayer songs, objects and dances, accompanied by ritual drumming and rattling, the people created a spiritual atmosphere to induce visions and revelations. Ceremonie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12HZ_warriors_Wichita-KS.html
The bow and arrow was the most natural weapon for the Plains Indian, the tool best suited for hunting buffalo. It was the first plaything given to him as a child. He began to practice before he was even 4 years old. At the age of 8 to 10, he would…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12HY_women_Wichita-KS.html
The status of women in Plains culture was decidedly higher than is often assumed. The wife was the joint owner of family property and had general control and custody of the children. Marriages, divorces, places of residence and monetary matters we…