National Register of Historic Places

Madonna of the Trail

Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas
Listed
March 26, 2018
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
100002245

Location

11 E. Main St.
Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas
38.66207, -96.48691

Significance

Madonna of the Trail is a landmark in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 2018, under reference number 100002245. It is recognized for its significance in Art and Social History.

Categories

ARTSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Council Grove National Bank
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Farmers and Drovers Bank
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Farmers and Drovers Bank and Indicator Building (Boundary Increase)
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Questions about this property

When was Madonna of the Trail listed on the National Register?

Madonna of the Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Madonna of the Trail?

Madonna of the Trail is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Madonna of the Trail?

The period of significance for Madonna of the Trail is recorded as the listed era.

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