Last updated: January 18, 2023
Place
Palmyra Well
Quick Facts
Location:
Washington Street and Palmyra Lane, Baldwin City
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
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
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)
The well is 25 ft in diameter and 56 ft deep and about 17 ft to water.
Exhibits
An outdoor interpretive exhibit is located adjacent to Palmyra Well.
Safety considerations