Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Council Grove National Historic Landmark District, KS
The Council Grove National Historic Landmark District includes numerous historic architectural scenes within the community. It includes the Last Chance Store, the oldest commercial building in Council Grove representing the last opportunity for freighters bound for Santa Fe to pick up supplies. It includes Hays House, built in 1857 by town founder, Seth Hays, the oldest restaurant west of the Mississippi, and the Post Office Oak and Museum where travelers left messages at the oak tree.
Quick Facts
- Location:
Council Grove is at the north end of Flint Hills Scenic Byway.
- N 38.660° W 96.490° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
A National Park Service wayside exhibit series provides information outside each of these and other sites in Council Grove, accessible year-round.
Local Information
- National Historic Landmarks Program:
- Visit the Council Grove National Historic District page on this website for information about the area's significance.
