John Brown State Park Footbridge - Osawatomie, KS
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gparkes
N 38° 29.851 W 094° 57.568
15S E 329125 N 4262837
Foot path bridge located in the historic John Brown State Park
Waymark Code: WM5EYX
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2008
Views: 9
John Brown State Park is the location for the beginning stages of the American Civil War. The blood was spilt within the boundaries of this park in August 1856. Pro-slavery men came across from Missouri swarming into the town of Osawatomie, Kansas. After a fight where several men on both sides were killed, the pro-slavery militia burned the town.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Osawatomie, Kansas located in Miami County
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Park Pathway
Water or other terrain spanned: Intermittent Stream
Architect/Builder: unknown
Construction Date: unknown
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