Cowboy Jail
 Photo courtesy of Bill Smith. |
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| Cowboy Jail East Main Street Council Grove, KS 66846 Map This! |
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This early day calaboose (jail) was built in 1849. It was said to be the only jail on the Santa Fe Trail at the time.
Desperados, ruffians, robbers and horse thieves all "bunked" here in this early day jail. Nearby attractions, in the same park, include: the Sylvan Park Depot, a private-owned railway station, and the old KATY Depot, built around 1895 and in use until 1957.
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| http://www.councilgrove.com/old_jail.htm |
| For more information on Council Grove, see: |
| http://www.councilgrove.com/ |
| http://www.city-data.com/city/Council-Grove-Kansas.html |