The Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site, also known as Marais des Cygnes Massacre Memorial Park, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. It is the site of the 1858 Marais des Cygnes massacre. The site includes a fort that was present then, and a house built by Charles C. Hadsall after the incident. It was given to the state of Kansas. Kansas turned it over to the Kansas Historical Society to operate.
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November 21, 2020
Really cool spot with lots of interesting history. You're able to stay in your car for the most part and drive to each of the signs
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Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site
Kansas
USA
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