Jun 03, 2022

City to hear presentation on the Black History Trail of Geary County

Posted Jun 03, 2022 8:00 PM

Junction City Commissioners will hear a presentation on the effort to develop a Black of History Trail of Geary County when they meet Tuesday night at 701 North Jefferson.  

Jim Sands, president of the History Trail project, will make a presentation on the effort to protect and preserve the African American history of the area. He will provide a briefing on the essential elements of information about the trail to better benefit the community and neighboring communities.

Military Affairs Council Director Craig Bender said in April that there are 10 designated sites for the trail,  ranging from the Geary County Historical Museum to Rathert Field. The Buffalo Soldier Memorial, former Buffalo Soldier housing and former USO are some other locations on the trail.

Geary County Historical Museum
Geary County Historical Museum