Pawnee Rock, Rock formation near Santa Fe Trail, Kansas, United States
The sandstone rock formation rises above the surrounding plains, measuring approximately 100 yards from the historic Santa Fe Trail path in Barton County.
Native American tribes used this elevated point during the 18th and 19th centuries to observe buffalo herds and monitor travelers on the Santa Fe Trail.
The Woman's Kansas Day Club initiated protection measures for the site in 1909, leading to its recognition on the National Register of Historic Places.
Visitors can access the site through a stone building designed for picnics, with a granite monument positioned at the summit of the formation.
Early travelers carved their names into the rock surface, creating a permanent record of their westward journeys during the American frontier expansion.
Location: Barton County
GPS coordinates: 38.27210,-98.98148
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:25
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