Wild West Country, Kansas Pioneer History
Wagon Bed Springs
Wagon Bed Springs, sometimes called Lower Cimarron Springs, on the Cimarron River in Southwest Kansas afforded the first water during the dry season on the 60
The Mormon Batallion
On September 19, 1846 a 500 man Morman Battalion arrived at the Springs on their way to California to fight in the Mexican War. Thirsty and weary from a forced march 50
Historical Sites
Wild Horse Corral
Chouteau's Island
Chouteau's Island was the largest island of timber on the Arkansas River in this area. In the spring of 1816
Aubey Route
The Aubrey Route, which left the Santa Fe Trail on the Arkansas River at Chouteau'
The Lone Tree Massacre
Preparing Southwest Kansas for settlement often ended in tragedy for both Indian and white man. On August 24, 1874
The Jones & Plummer Trail
The first trail through the area was made by the Jones &
Sibley's Camp
As one of the last acts of his presidency, James Monroe signed a bill on March 3, 1825 which provided $10,000 for surveying the road and $20,000 to treat with Indians for right-of-way. On March 16
Leoti-Coronado County Seat Fight
The following are two accounts detailing the Leoti-Coronado county seat fight.
Account taken from the Coronado Herald, June 16
