Shawnee Indian Mission
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nomadwillie
N 39° 01.980 W 094° 37.466
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The Shawnee Mission was one of many missions established as a manual training school attended by boys and girls from Shawnee, Delaware, and other Indian nations from 1839 to 1862.
Waymark Code: WM52BY
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2008
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In the 19th century, Americans wanted more land and settlement moved west. For countless Indians, the American thrust for land meant the end of their traditional way of life. The Shawnee Mission was one of many missions established as a manual training school attended by boys and girls from Shawnee, Delaware, and other Indian nations from 1839 to 1862. Visit this 12-acre National Historic Landmark and learn the stories of those who lived there.
Address:
3403 W 53rd St
Fairway, KS United States
66205
NPS Web Page for this Station: [Web Link]
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