Bridging the American Divide

Historical marker location:

Riverton, Kansas

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 400 and State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 400.)

Marker installed: 2014

Kansas Historic Route 66 Byway.

The famous abolitionist John Brown made a name for himself in Kansas during the Bleeding Kansas era by leading raids against pro-slavery settlers.