A project is underway to highlight the history of Baxter Springs. An announcement today launched a new mural planned on the north side of town. It includes elements of baseball, the military, the railroad, a cattle drive, and, of course, Route 66. The project attracted an initial grant of $7,500, then got the same amount in matching funds from the Ronald Thomas Foundation. “It’s going to hopefully greet our national and international friends that travel Route 66, as well as local residents who work outside of town and just visitors to town,” said Jennifer Burton, Baxter Springs Public Art Mural Comm. The mural will sit at the intersection of Highway 69 and “Route 66” near the high school. They plan to unveil the completed artwork around Labor Day.
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