Black Jack Park
184 E. 2000. From 8th, 3½ miles southeast on U.S. 56. This roadside park features a DAR Santa Fe Trail marker, a second historical marker telling the story of the nearby Battle of Black Jack, and a replica log cabin. Cross the footbridge to the Ivan Boyd Memorial Prairie Preserve, a serene landscape of native flowers, plants, and grasses—and history including evidence of Santa Fe Trail wagon ruts (NRHP).