Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Kaw Mission State Historic Site and Museum, KS
The Kaw Mission is a starting point for the Council Grove self-guided tour. Built in 1851, the mission served as a school for the Kaw Native American children. Learn of the intersection of cultures and gain a sense of place among the Flint Hills and the Tallgrass Prairie. It is a fine example of limestone architecture nestled on the Neosho River.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Courtesy of Kansas Scenic Byways Program
Quick Facts
- Location:
One mile north of Flint Hills Scenic Byway at 500 North Mission in Council Grove, KS
- N 38.666° W 96.494° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
Hours vary; see website for full details.
Local Information
Kaw Mission State Historic Site
620-767-5410
- Kaw Mission:
- Learn more about the history of the mission, hours and admission, and the Kaw people at this Kansas Historical Society site.
