Council Grove Historic District (Kansas)

Council Grove Historic District (Kansas)

Council Grove Historic District (Kansas) is located in Morris County. It was named for the occasion of an 1825 treaty negotiation between the Osage Indians and the US Federal government which guaranteed the Santa Fe caravans safe passage through Osage territory.

It was a natural stopping place on the Santa Fe Trail oweing to its water, abundant grass for grazing, and timber.


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