JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE

OSAWATOMIE, KS

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The John Brown Historical Site in Osawatomie, Kansas is a memorial to the life and legacy of John Brown, the abolitionist who fought to end slavery in the United States during the 19th century. In 1856, Brown and his followers camped in Osawatomie and engaged in a battle with pro-slavery forces, an event known as the Battle of Osawatomie. This battle would become a symbol of the fight against slavery and a rallying point for the abolitionist movement.

Today, the site includes a museum, interpretive trails, and a memorial monument. Visitors can learn about Brown’s life and his role in the fight against slavery, as well as the background of the Battle of Osawatomie and its impact on the local area. The museum, which is housed in a small log cabin, features artifacts and documents from the era, including weapons, photographs, and letters.

The memorial monument, which stands near the museum, is a granite obelisk that commemorates the Battle of Osawatomie and honors Brown’s sacrifices in the struggle for freedom. The interpretive trails at the site follow the same paths that Brown and his supporters took during the battle, offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of history. The John Brown Historical Site is a powerful reminder of the fight against slavery and the legacy of a man who risked everything in the cause of justice and equality.

JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OSAWATOMIE KS. US MID #8402000517

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE

OSAWATOMIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
36380 CRESCENT HILL ROAD
OSAWATOMIE
KS
66064

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JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE Information

MID # 8402000517
Name OSAWATOMIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name JOHN BROWN HISTORICAL SITE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 486125216
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.47469, -94.974352
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 100700
US Census Block: 7093