Santa Fe Trail at Kinsley, Kansas
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brwhiz
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This engraved stone marker for the Santa Fe Trail is located in a turnout on the south side of US Highway 50/56 west of Kinsley, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMGEB8
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2013
Views: 6
This is one of many almost identical markers placed along the Santa Fe Trail in 1906 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The inscription on the marker reads:
Santa Fe Trail
1822-1872
Marked by the
Daughters of the
American
Revolution
and the
State of Kansas
1906
Road of Trail Name: Santa Fe Trail
State: Kansas
County: Edwards
Historical Significance:
This was the principal overland trade route between Missouri and New Mexico for 50 years.
Years in use: 50
How you discovered it:
Spotted it on the side of the highway as I passed by.
Why?:
For over 50 years the only means of transporting goods or livestock between Missouri and New Mexico was via this route which had several branches or alternate routes. Trade goods were transported west and mules or horses were brought back east on the return trip.
Directions:
US Highway 50/56 just west of 50th Avenue/County Road 9 about 5 miles west of Kinsley, Kansas
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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