The stories of Morris County, KS
8 narrated audio stories from across Morris County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Morris County
From Pressroom to Capitol
John A. Anderson’s rise from newspaper editor to Kansas and national office.
Kaw Mission State Historic Site
A Stone Schoolhouse Before Kansas
A brief, revealing history of Kaw Mission in Council Grove.
Council Oak
Under the Oak, a Trail Town Got Its Name
A Kansas town named for a council that opened a road west.
Hays House Restaurant and Tavern
Where the Trail Sat Down to Eat
How Seth Hays turned a trail stop into a Kansas landmark.
Hays House Restaurant and Tavern
Where the Trail Sat Down to Eat
A Kansas inn and restaurant with one foot in the Santa Fe Trail.
Morris County
Where the Trail Took a Breath
How Council Grove became a crucial pause before the hard miles southwest.
Hays House
Where the Trail Never Really Left the Table
A long-running Council Grove landmark fed travelers across eras.
Morris County
When Kansas Renamed a County
A county name change that marked Kansas choosing a side.
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