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Genealogy Society Outings in Morris County, KS

Outings to the cemeteries, churches and courthouses near you, planned for genealogy societies and their research.

Morris County is one of 105 counties in Kansas. Historical societies, libraries and clubs here already know the stories. What they need is a way to put those stories on a phone and in front of new people.

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On the record near Morris County, KS

The 10 nearest

10 listed sites on the record match genealogy society outings within 30 miles of Morris County, KS, out of 42 listed sites of every kind within 25 miles. 21 listed sites carry Morris County as their county.

First Baptist Church5.8 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Council Grove · listed 1995National Register of Historic Places
Farmers and Drovers Bank5.9 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Council Grove · listed 1971National Register of Historic Places
Farmers and Drovers Bank and Indicator Building (Boundary Increase)5.9 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Council Grove · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
Big John Farm Limestone Bank Barn7.8 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Council Grove · listed 1990National Register of Historic Places
Dunlap Colored Cemetery15 miles from the center of Morris County · Site · Dunlap · listed 2018National Register of Historic Places
Spring Hill Farm and Stock Ranch House18 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Strong City · listed 1971National Register of Historic Places
Chase County Courthouse23 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Cottonwood Falls · listed 1971National Register of Historic Places
Prospect Park Farm25 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Chapman · listed 1982National Register of Historic Places
First Presbyterian Church of Junction City26 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Junction City · listed 2021National Register of Historic Places
Wabaunsee County Courthouse27 miles from the center of Morris County · Building · Alma · listed 2002National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Morris County, KS. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Genealogy Society Outings in Morris County, step by step

1
Pull every listed site in the area with its source
2
Match the sites to the records you are working from
3
Visit and photograph what still stands
4
Note anything missing, moved or wrong on the record
5
Submit corrections and photos so the record improves

What people in Morris County, KS ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Morris County, KS?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

Can our group in Morris County, KS build its own route?

Yes. Pick the listed sites that fit your theme, add your own notes for each stop, and share the route with members or the public.

Do members need to download anything?

The map runs in a phone browser, so members can open a link and go. The app keeps track of badges for anyone who signs in.

How a visit works in Morris County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Morris County, KS the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Morris County, KS are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.