DALTON GANG HIDEOUT

MEADE, KS

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The Dalton Gang Hideout, located in Meade, Kansas, is a historic site that was once the hideout of the notorious Dalton Gang. The gang, known for their daring bank and train robberies in the late 1800s, used the hideout as a safe haven and a base of operations for their criminal activities.

The hideout is a small cabin made of native sandstone and was built in the 1870s. The cabin was originally used as a general store and post office before being purchased by the Dalton family in 1887. The Daltons made several modifications to the cabin, including adding a second story and a basement, which they used to store their weapons and stolen goods.

Today, the Dalton Gang Hideout has been restored and preserved as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the lives of the infamous gang. Visitors can explore the hideout and view artifacts such as the Daltons' guns, clothing, and personal items. The museum also features exhibits on the history of the Dalton Gang, their criminal activities, and their ultimate demise.

The Dalton Gang Hideout is a popular destination for history buffs, students, and anyone interested in the Wild West and the legends of the Dalton Gang. It is open to the public for tours and offers a unique glimpse into one of the most notorious criminal organizations of the 19th century.

DALTON GANG HIDEOUT is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MEADE KS. US MID #8402000087

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

On the road in Clark County, Kansas April 23, 2014 (by klk)
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel Now a museum in Meade, Kansas. April 23, 2014.
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel The Dalton Gang, aka The Dalton Brothers, engaged in a series of train and bank robberies from 1890 - 1892, and used Dalton sister Eva's home as a hideout. A tunnel connected the home to a nearby stable. The home and stable now comprise a museum. In 1940, the original 3-foot dirt escape tunnel was replaced with an easily walkable stone passageway by the WPA. Meade, Kansas, April 23, 2014.
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The Lone Tree Incident This Kansas historical marker is on US-54 one mile west of Meade, Kansas. During the first half of the 19th century the U.S. government, in response to public pressure for land and resources, began a program of concentrating Indian tribes on reservations. After the Civil War, an evergrowing number of settlers made it difficult for Native Americans to survive on the Plains. There was resistance from many Plains Indians, eventually resulting in open warfare. Several times during the summer of 1874, warriors left the confines of thier reservations in present-day Oklahoma and moved north into western Kansas. Some 27 settlers were killed and many farms were destroyed. On August 24, 1874, a band of 25 Cheyennes led by Chief Medicine Water ambushed six men of a surveying company 11 miles southwest of this marker. The men fled, trading shots with the Indians. After three miles the oxen pulling the surveyors' wagon were shot and all six men were killed. Two days later their bodies were found and buried near a solitary cottonwood five miles south of here. The lone tree gave its name to this incident and was for many years a famous prairie landmark. .
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel This tunnel connected the Eva Dalton Whipple home to a nearby stable. In 1940, the original 3-foot dirt escape tunnel was replaced with an easily walkable stone passageway by the WPA. Meade, Kansas, April 23, 2014.
Dalton Gang Hideout & Escape Tunnel The Dalton Gang, aka The Dalton Brothers, engaged in a series of train and bank robberies from 1890 - 1892, and used Dalton sister Eva's home as a hideout. A tunnel connected the home to a nearby stable. The home and stable now comprise a museum. In 1940, the original 3-foot dirt escape tunnel was replaced with an easily walkable stone passageway by the WPA. Meade, Kansas, April 23, 2014.

Contact DALTON GANG HIDEOUT

DALTON GANG HIDEOUT
502 S PEARLETTE ST
MEADE
KS
67864

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MID # 8402000087
Name DALTON GANG HIDEOUT
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 37.28115, -100.33724
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 966700
US Census Block: 1285