Kansas Historical Markers

This place we call Kansas has many things to appreciate. While Kansas may not have the Rocky Mountains, it has the Flint Hills and the Smoky Hills. It does not have the Great Lakes, but it has 232 lakes and reservoirs sprinkled across the state. It does not have George Washington or Mount Vernon, but it does have President Dwight Eisenhower and his home and library in Abilene.

Many years ago markers were erected by the Kansas Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society to identify many of these interesting places, events, and people in Kansas. Most markers are located in roadside parks and rest areas so that travelers can safely stop to read them. These markers are constructed of cast metal, and most have a distinctive sunflower design at the top. These markers can supplement your travels across the state.