Black Dog Trail Marker

Located on the grounds of the Historical Museum, the marker commemorates the Black Dog Trail opened in 1803 by Chief Black Dog ( Manka – Chonka) and his band of Osage Indians who had a village nearby where springs once flowed freely.

Getting There & Details

Hours
April - November Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pmSunday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pmNov. - March Saturday and Sunday Only
Address
8th and East Avenue (1 block south at 8th & Route 66)
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