Why This One Little Town Is Kansas's Best Kept Secret
If you are a Kansas native, there is a good chance you are familiar with the Flint Hills town of Council Grove… but have you ever taken the time to actually visit? If you have, you know that the town of just over 2,000 is a true diamond in the rough. If you haven’t, here is what you’re missing:
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Pictured is the Unknown Indian Monument, located just south of Council Grove.
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The former Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Depot, which was built in 1894, now serves as a church.
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The Madonna of the Trail statue serves as a tribute to the brave pioneer women who helped develop the area.
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Trail Days Cafe and Museum, Hays House, Saddlerock Cafe... need we say more?
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Boutiques and antique shops and hardware stores, oh my!
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Not to mention a stellar museum or two.
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What more can you ask for?
What do you love most about this small Kansas town?
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