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Uploaded: 02/24/09 10:57 PM GMT
Historical Boundary Marker
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This marker is beside the original boundary post that marked the Cherokee Nation and the State of Kansas. The marker and post are in a forested area along the Arkansas River, hidden from most of the world. As you can see, the marker is fighting the ravages of flooding along the river. Few people ever see this place, most in this area don't even know it exists. It eventually helped mark the line from which the Indian Territory was opened for settlement, the event known as the Cherokee Land Rush. There is a museum in Arkansas City, KS dedicated to the history of the area and the land rush, it was quite an event, and a turning point in history for this area. I will post another view showing the post and marker together.

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.angelledaemon
02/24/09 11:54 PM GMT
Very interesting!! I love your explanation.
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Angelle "Sometimes you just need to stop, breathe deep, and scream. Trust me, it helps."
::assfarst
02/27/09 10:55 PM GMT
Wonderful shot and a real history lesson.
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.carmello
03/01/09 7:15 PM GMT
Thanks for taking this photo. I'm a pretty big history buff, so anything like this interests me. Not only is this photo useful in that it gives us knowledge, but it's also not a bad composition. Nice work.
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.gizmo1
08/11/09 5:59 PM GMT
Love this peice of history i have had it to my favorites.
Plus i like how the light fall over it and thank for writeing out the history.
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