The largest cavalry battle west of the Mississippi. In it, 2,500 Union horsemen routed 6,500 Confederate soldiers, killing or capturing over a thousand of them. Mine Creek was the last important Civil War battle in the west, and the last important civil war battle fought in Kansas.
An interpretive marker has been placed on the battlefield grounds recalling the events as they took place in the battle.
The largest cavalry battle west of the Mississippi. In it, 2,500 Union horsemen routed 6,500 Confederate soldiers, killing or capturing over a thousand of them. Mine Creek was the last important Civil War battle in the west, and the last important civil war battle fought in Kansas.
La Cygne, KS BattlesitesThe historic site tells of the bloodiest episode in the "Bleeding Kansas" period. On May 19, 1858, 30 pro-slavery men crossed the Kansas border south of the Marais des Cygnes River. They rounded up 11
La Cygne, KS BattlesitesIn 1838, about 900 Pottawatomie Indians were rounded up from their homes in northern Indiana and forced to march 681 miles in 61 days to re-settle at the Sugar Creek Mission. Thirty-nine Pottawatomies, mostly children, died on this "Trail of Death." In 1841
La Cygne, KS MemorialsAn eighteen-hole facility including driving range. In addition to school athletics, children are offered activities such as summer softball and baseball, soccer, wrestling, swimming, including lessons during the summer, as well as active Boy and Girl Scout programs. There are several 4
La Cygne, KS Golf CoursesNative grass establishments, timber stand improvement, food plots, and shrub planting continue to improve quail habitat. Co...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Wesleyan Church - In 1879 it was originally Presbyterian, then it became the FIRST Naza...
The Lebo City lake was rebuilt in 1997. Originally constructed as the citys' water supply, the lake is being developed as a r...