Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site

Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site (Pleasanton, Kansas)
Per the website, “In May 1858, proslavery men gunned down 11 free-state men in a ravine that is now this important landmark. The shootings shocked the nation and became a pivotal event in the Bleeding Kansas era. Take a drive through this now beautiful natural setting and experience the site through outdoor exhibits.”

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