Council Grove Historic District
National Historic Landmark

Council Grove Historic District

Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000347

About this property

The Council Grove Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District located in Council Grove, Kansas, United States. It consists of six discontiguous areas in the city important in the history of the Santa Fe Trail and American migration to the west in the 19th century. Council Grove was named for the occasion of an 1825 treaty negotiation between the Osage Indians and the US Federal government which guaranteed the Santa Fe caravans safe passage through Osage territory. The landmark was designated in 1963.

Location

Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas
38.66150, -96.48105

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Council Grove Missouri, Kansas and Texas Depot
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0.1 mi
Madonna of the Trail
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0.3 mi
US Post Office-Council Grove
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0.4 mi
Hays, Seth, House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Cottage House Hotel
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0.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Council Grove Historic District listed on the National Register?

Council Grove Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Council Grove Historic District?

Council Grove Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Council Grove Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Council Grove Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Council Grove Historic District?

The period of significance for Council Grove Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1825.

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