Posted in Kansas
May 24, 2019
Visit The Historic Points Of Lake Scott For An Unforgettable Experience In Kansas
We all love nature-themed destinations and our various lakes and parks that we explore whenever we can. This lake might be an attraction, but the history surrounding it is the best part by far. Make long lasting memories looking over and through these historic sites right here in Kansas. Let’s go check them out!
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The lake may be beautiful, but there are three major historical marks here that are worth more than a day on the water.

Herbert Steele and his limestone brick home are a beautiful stop around the lake, and we wouldn't have this state park without the family's donation of the land. Steele also discovered the ruins of pueblo homes that were built and demolished in the area long before this home was erected.

It was first excavated in 1898, and is thought to have been built by Taos or Picuris Indians fleeing Spanish control.

The Northern Cheyenne tribe were traveling through here to get to their former home in the north after escaping an Oklahoma reservation. All of the women, children, and elderly sheltered themselves in a cave that still stands today, so as to not be caught by crossfire. They kept moving towards their goal of Nebraska, and were pursued and mostly killed or captured by the soldiers, who refused to let them go.

Address: 401 W Scott Lake Drive, Scott City, KS 67871
If you like your historic attractions a lot older than these, then enjoy this prehistoric prairie trail across Kansas, with plenty of dinosaurs in the path.