Last updated: January 14, 2026
Place
Palmyra Well
Photo/Roger Boyd
Quick Facts
Location:
Washington Street and Palmyra Lane, Baldwin City, Kansas
Significance:
Santa Fe Trail travelers used this hand dug well along their journey.
Designation:
Certified Site
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
The site features a small park area with a replica of an old well. The town of Palmyra was founded along the Santa Fe Trail in 1854, several years before Baldwin City formed. During the post-Civil War years, Baldwin City grew and swallowed up the Palmyra townsite.
Site Information
Location (Washington Street and Palmyra Lane, Baldwin City, Kansas)
Exhibits
An outdoor interpretive exhibit is located adjacent to Palmyra Well.
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