Images of Grinter Place State Historic Site
Grinter Place State Historic Site and its collection
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Grinter Place is a historic house located in the Muncie neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. It is situated above the Kansas River and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was built by Moses Grinter and his half-Lenape wife, who lived there until their deaths in 1878 and 1905 respectively. The house stands as a testament to the early settlers in the area and offers a glimpse into the past.
Grinter Ferry and the Early Settlement
Moses Grinter, one of the earliest permanent white settlers in the area, established the Grinter Ferry on the Kansas River. His house, known as Grinter Place, still stands today. The ferry was used by traders, freighters, and soldiers traveling between Fort Leavenworth and Fort Scott on the military road. This historical site provides a unique insight into the early settlement and development of the area.
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