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El Quartelejo

 
Kansas State Historical Marker
Scott County
 
KS, USA
 
 
      In Scott County State Park three miles northwest is El Quartelejo, only known Indian pueblo in Kansas. About 1650, it is believed, Taos Indians migrated here to escape Spanish oppression. Later they were persuaded by the Spanish governor to return to New Mexico. In 1706 Juan Uribarri formally took possession of the valley for Spain, calling it San Luis province.

    US-83, Scott County,
    Roadside turnout, 10.5 miles north of Scott City