Last updated: January 27, 2023
Place
The Pioneer Store in Council Grove
Quick Facts
Location:
131 W. Main Street, Council Grove
Significance:
This store was one of the most important trading stores in Council Grove during the Santa Fe Trail era.
Designation:
Certified Site, National Historic District
MANAGED BY:
Private
Built in 1858 by local merchant Malcolm Conn, the Conn Store was one of the two most important trading posts in Council Grove during the Santa Fe Trail days. It shared the business provided by trail travelers, the Kansa (Kaw) Indians, and later, by local settlers. The Conn Store has been added on to and remodeled over the years. The outline of the original store is defined by the light-colored stone on the building's west side.
Site Information
Location (131 W. Main Street, Council Grove)