Kansas is rich in archaeological remains from the 19th century westward migration.
The article gives detailed information on gun and ammunition parts that are artifacts from the excavations at Allison Ranch and the surrounding area. Allison Ranch was a trading post selling merchandise to emigrant’s along the Santa Fe Trail.
The text discusses the archaeological dig site at the Mahaffie Farmstead during the summer of 1988. The project was a joint venture of the City of Olathe and the Kansas State Historical Society. This article was published in the Kansas Read More …