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Simmons Point Station

Coordinates: 38°47′02″N 95°26′04″W / 38.783847°N 95.434518°W / 38.783847; -95.434518
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38°47′02″N 95°26′04″W / 38.783847°N 95.434518°W / 38.783847; -95.434518

Simmons Point Station
Way Station
The Simmons Point Station in 2009.
The Simmons Point Station in 2009.
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Time zoneCentral (CST)
Area code785

Simmons Point Station is the name of a house near the unincorporated settlement of Globe in Marion Township, Douglas County, Kansas. The building was constructed in the 1880s as a way station for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail.[1][2][3] Today, it is in an advanced state of deterioration and nearing collapse.[2]

References

  1. ^ Staresinic-Deane, Diana (August 6, 2013). "Exploring the Santa Fe Trail: Douglas County, Kansas". dianastaresinicdeane. Wordpress. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Knox, Ron (May 14, 2006). "Time is Running Out for Historic Structure". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  3. ^ "Simmons Point Station". Lawrence Journal-World. May 14, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
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