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204 W. MainCouncil Grove KS 66846
Ph: 620-767-7081
204 W. Main
Council Grove, Kansas 66846
(620) 767-7081
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Council Grove KS 66846
Ph: 620-767-7081
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Early Day Jail
Desperadoes, ruffians, robbers and horse thieves all "bunked" here in this early day calaboose (jail), built in 1849. It was said to be the only jail on the Santa Fe Trail at the time. Other Durland Park attractions:
Council Grove, KS Pioneer LifeCuster Elm
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 LandmarksHermit'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 HistoryOld 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 MonumentsThings to do near Council Grove, KS
Santa Fe Trail Ruts
Still etched in the prairie, the 175-year-old Santa Fe Trail ruts carved their niche in our nation's history by helping move ...
Kindergarten School/Schrader Residence
This house was located in the middle of several lots, but at the same general location years ago, perhaps in the early 1880s....
El Dorado Lake Fishing
El Dorado Reservoir has been stocked wth a variety of sportfish, including walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel...