Old Stone Barn
 Photo courtesy of Bill Smith |
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| Old Stone Barn 1 Mile East on US-56 Council Grove, KS 66846 Map This! |
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This native stone barn was built into the bank of a hill in 1871 on land owned by the town's founder, Seth Hays. It is a 76-foot-long, imposing, structure. Gatherings at the Old Stone Barn in June are re-enactments of the Santa Fe Trail rendezvouses.
This is the only structure remaining from the Morris County Poor Farm, which existed here from 1889-1945. The barn sits on the north side of the Morris County Fairgounds. The Recycling/transfer stataion for Morris County along the road, in front.
Source: http://www.councilgrove.com/old_barn.htm
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