Celebration of Independence Day
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Event Details
9 am- 6 pm- Sand Volleyball tournament; 12- 6 pm- Free Swim sponsored by the Farmers and Drovers Bank; 5 pm- Hot Dog Eating Contest for children and adults; 5:30 pm- Hot Dog Feed sponsored by TCT and City of Council Grove;6 pm - performance by Call It A Night 10 pm- Stars and Stripes Fireworks Spectacular-------Events held at the Council Grove Aquatic Center Park
Celebration of Independence Day
Phone : 620-767-5413 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.councilgrove.com
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Madonna of the Trail
This striking statue, depicting a pioneer mother with two children, pays tribute to the sturdy women of covered wagon days. The 10-feet-tall figure is made of pink Algonite stone and was erected in 1928
Council Grove, KS MemorialsPost Office Oak and Museum
This 300-year-old bur oak (just the trunk remains) served as the unofficial post office for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail from 1825-1847. Passing caravans could leave messages for future travelers in a cache in the base of the tree. A stone building erected in 1864
Council Grove, KS LandmarksHays House
Town founder Seth Hays, a grandson of Daniel Boone and cousin of Kit Carson, opened the Hays House in 1857. Over the years, the Hays House was a gathering place for church services, court trials, bawdy theatricals and politicians\'
Council Grove, KS RestaurantsOld Bell Monument
Perched high on a hill overlooking the town and Neosho River valley below, this bell was erected in 1866 to warn townsfolk of Indian raids. It also served as a school and church bell for nearly 30 years.
Council Grove, KS MonumentsCouncil Oak
A shelter east of the Neosho River bridge protects the stump of the Council Oak. Gathered in the shade of the big oak on a hot August day in 1825
Council Grove, KS Landmarks