Custer Elm

Atkinson Log House

This building houses the two-story Atkinson Log House, constructed in 1858 on Clark's Creek near Large Spring near Latimer, and moved to this site in 1996. It is one of the two oldest wooden structures known to remain in Morris County.

Council Grove, KS Pioneer Life

Hermit's Cave

This tiny cave was the temporary home of an Italian hermit, Giovanni Maria Augustini, who lived here for a brief period in the spring of 1863. Later that year, the religious mystic left with a wagon train, walking the 500 miles to New Mexico.

Council Grove, KS Pioneer History

Legend has it that while patrolling the Santa Fe Trail with his famous 7th Cavalry Regiment, George Armstrong Custer camped under the huge elm that flourished at this site. The massive trunk is all that remains of this tree that measured more than 100 feet tall and 16 feet around. Custer bought 120

Council Grove, KS Landmarks

Farmers and Drovers Bank Building

A Council Grove landmark, the Farmers and Drovers Bank is one of the community's most ornate buildings. The two-story red brick bank with limestone trim was built in 1892 for $20,000. Its "eclectic"

Council Grove, KS Historic Buildings

Neosho River Walk

"Retracing the Footsteps of the Pioneers"

Council Grove, KS Trails

Upcoming Events in Council Grove

LASR.net Homepage

Custer Elm

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Atkinson Log House

Hermit's Cave

Custer Elm

Farmers and Drovers Bank Building

Neosho River Walk

Things to do Landmarks near Council Grove, KS

C.W. Parker Carousel

Post Office Oak and Museum

Custer Elm

Old City Well

Santa Fe Trail Ruts