 On May 19, 1858, proslavery men killed five free state
men and wounded five others in a ravine that is now listed
as a National Historic Landmark. The shootings shocked
the nation and became a pivotal event in the “Bleeding
Kansas” era. A few months later, Abolitionist John Brown
came to the site and constructed a fortified cabin. Learn
more about free-staters and border ruffians and their stories
when you drive through this beautiful natural setting.
| Visiting Marais
des Cygnes |
| Location: |
Four miles northeast of
Trading Post via K 52 East
and follow signs |
| Hours: |
Dawn to dusk |
| Phone: |
913-352-8890 |
| Email: |
historic_sites@kshs.org |
| Mailing Address: |
20485 Kansas Highway 52
Pleasanton KS 66075-9549 |
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