KANSAS INDIAN TREATY
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N 38° 17.210 W 097° 37.328
14S E 620503 N 4238538
This marker was erected by the Kansas Historical Society and State Highway Commission.
Waymark Code: WMAA96
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2010
Views: 14
This marker describes agreement made with the Kaw Indian tribe for safe passage on the Santa Fe Trail. Set in a little roadside park along Old Highway 81 just south of McPherson it is a neat diversion to a road trip.
Marker Name: KANSAS INDIAN TREATY
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker text:
In 1825 President James Monroe approved a bill providing for a survey of the Santa Fe Trail from Missouri to New Mexico and the making of treaties to ensure friendly relations with indians along the route. A mile west of this sign on Dry Turkey creek a monument marks the site of a council on August 16, 1825, between US Commissioners Reeves, Sibley and Mather, and Son-ja-inga and 15 other head men of the Kansas or Kaw Nation. Negotiations were conducted thru "Old Bill" Williams, a noted guide and trapper. For a consideration of $800 in cash and merchandise the chiefs promised that the tribe would not molest travelers. Earlier at Council Grove, a similar treaty was made with the Osage Indians.
Marker Location: McPherson
Name of agency setting marker: Kansas State Historical Society
Year Marker Placed: Not listed
Official Marker Number: Not listed
Marker Web Address: Not listed
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