Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site, National Historic Site in Linn County, Kansas, United States.
The site features a ravine, informational signs, and the preserved Hadsall house where visitors can explore the historical grounds.
On May 19, 1858, thirty pro-slavery men captured and shot eleven free-state settlers in this location, killing five and wounding five others.
The site represents a critical moment in the territorial Kansas period, demonstrating the violent tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces.
The memorial park spans 43 acres and remains open from dawn to dusk, offering free admission and self-guided tours to all visitors.
Following the massacre, abolitionist John Brown constructed a fortified cabin at this location to protect local settlers from further violence.
Location: Linn County
Website: https://kshs.org/marais
GPS coordinates: 38.28111,-94.62000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:56
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