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Council Grove, Kansas: Madonna of the Trail

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Address:
Main St., Council Grove, KS
Directions:
At the NE corner of Union and Main Sts.
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Madonna of the Trail.

Madonna of the Trail

The Madonna of the Trail is an 18-ft. tall sculpture of a stony-faced pioneer Mom, in long skirt and bonnet, strutting westward with an infant in her arms. They were installed in 1928-29.

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Madonna of the Trail.

Madonna of the Trail

Park at the historic post office and walk into the park. The Madonna of the Trail is easy to find along the highway.

[Gan Nunnally, 12/12/2021]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Tin Man in Need of OilingTin Man in Need of Oiling, Council Grove, KS - < 1 mi.
Stump of the Council OakStump of the Council Oak, Council Grove, KS - < 1 mi.
Stacked Rock FencesStacked Rock Fences, Alma, KS - 20 mi.
In the region:
Ike's Boyhood Home, Museum, Statue, and Grave, Abilene, KS - 43 mi.

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