Pappy Litch Park, Galena, Kansas - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

The land for Howard "Pappy" Litch park was once a federal weigh station along old Route 66. It was donated by members of the community and the Chamber of Commerce in 2001 for development as a Route 66 Attraction and park.

The park has a pretty gazebo, flags, an expanse of grass, a tall Will Rogers Highway marker, and also a Route 66 dedication marker, which is also called the Will Rogers Highway. This marker was originally located at the Kansas-Missouri border on the post 1940s alignment, and is just like the one in California.

In addition to this park, the Howard Litch Historical and Mining Museum is another attraction in Galena that is named for Litch.

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Name: Howard "Pappy" Litch Park Street Location: Main Street Local Municipality: Galena State/Province, etc.: Kansas Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Howard Litch Date Established: 1002 Picnic Facilities: Gazebo, and a couple of benchs Recreational Facilities: Grassy lawn for play. Monuments/Statues: Will Rogers Highway/Route 66 Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): none Fountains: none Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: none Special Events: Special Events are held here all year long. Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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