Genealogy and local history index missouri historical society. It nestles close under the shelter of sugar mound which extends in the form of a crescent around the east and south sides of the town. Publications the holt county missouri historical society. Mound city cemetery soldiers lot close veterans affairs. Maple ridge cabins in mound city, ks have your lodging needs covered. Prescott along with pleasanton and mound city are farmingranching communities. Mound city white pages phone books in kansas ks whitepages. Together with sketches of the principal business houses and manufacturing concerns in the mound city by john e. Restaurants are 20 minutes away in mound city and fort scott. Maple ridge cabins mound city, ks 97952236 youtube. Jennison, became known as jayhawkers, and probably from this. Search kansas memory for historic items from the county. White settlers buried the truth about the midwests mysterious mound cities. Mound city cemetery soldiers lot national cemetery.
About 4 miles southeast of white cloud, kansas, is the taylor mound, from which mark e. Louis as it then appeared, with its longheld nickname mound city. Mound city real estate mound city ks homes for sale zillow. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. Mound city, kansas history and information legends of kansas. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. The streets look well maintained and there is the all important grocery store, post office, and a small downtown mostly from a century ago. A message from senior pastor, joe perkins, for this week of easter. Louis as it transitioned from the mound city to the gateway city. Located on 120 acres this christian retreat center is placed in a rural setting with guesthouse, cabins, chapel, fishing lake, and. The genealogy and local history index comprises indexes to hundreds of distinct sources. Listings and info can be found in our house area guide book. The mound city historic park is a collection of 11 structures, many moved from various locations in linn county.
Fhc portal this center has access to the family history center portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Linn county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Many city directories can be accessed through the heritagequest database a kcpl card number and pin is required to access this resource. During the civil war the members of the seventh kansas regiment, commanded by col. The linn county fair takes place in mound city, ks each year in early august. The mound city soldiers lot is located in lots 262 and 263 of woodland cemetery at mound city, kansas, which set aside the area for the burial of soldiers. On october 25, 1864, mound city was attacked twice by confederates retreating south. Blue mound, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free.
On february 1, 1859, the former post office on sugar mound was moved to the new townsite, which officially became mound city. Best doctors in mound city, ks book online today last. Mound city, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free. The city of mound city, population 1159, is located in holt county in northwest missouri halfway between kansas city, mo and omaha, ne with direct access from i29 at exit 84. Council grove, in morris county, was for years, the last stop on the santa fe trail. Come in monday, wednesday and friday mornings at 10. Our goal is to provide information to our residents, businessess and visitors. Looking for information about jefferson jeff fleming born in bath county ky on 8 oct 1820. Entries listed by address for kansas city, missouri, directories begin with the 1917 volume. Published by the holt county missouri historical society to commemorate the 175th anniversary of holt county. History of holt county, missouri with 998 pages including 582 biographies.
Welcome to the official government website for the city of mound city, missouri. This site provides free county genealogy and history resources and links. Holt county missouri genealogy, history, maps with oregon. Cynthia layne files was born on wednesday, july 06, 1955 and passed away on friday, february 14, 2020. Mound citys post was established by 1860 in mound city, kansas. Lane reported to the commander of fort leavenworth that the post was to be fortified. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. In the spring of 1865 there came to mound city a government agent whose duty it was to transfer the buried soldiers in this vicinity to the mound city cemetery. This is a community group for events and items of public interest in, and surrounding mound city, kansas. Susan renee parks was a resident of mound city, kansas at the time of passing. So far as kansas is concerned, the word was borrowed or copied.
Sioux indian burial mounds in kansas and nebraska the missouri river bluffs in kansas and nebraska indian mounds. However, after being published for just one year the name was changed to the mound city report and j. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. Written to enlighten general readers within and well beyond the states borders, it offers coverage not found in previous histories. History directory of kansas towns hdkt interactive santa fe trail. The greatest distance in a single day is 17 miles, with one day 19 miles, if there in seasons of high water. Linn county, kansas come live today where history happened. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The first interments consisted of 30 union soldiers killed in the battles of mine creek and marais des cygnes in 1864. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 694. All appointment times are guaranteed by our mound city doctors.
The nearest grocery stores are located in mound city and pleasanton although ds convenience store that also sells bait is right across hwy 69. Use this option to view a list of these sources, and to select a source to search or browse. Linn county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. This atlas of linn county shows congressional townships, civil townships, cities and villages, and miscellaneous material, including a patrons directory. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The mound city historic park is under the direction of the mound city historical society.
Situated in southeast kansas, right next to the missouri state line, linn county was one of the original 33 counties created by the first territorial legislature. Cynthia layne files was a resident of mound city, kansas at the time of passing. Mound city public library is a service organization for the residents of mound city and the surrounding communities. Louis area was the home of many native american peoples. Home collecting telephone books varieties of telephone books telephone directory directory first telephone book links. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom.
As one of the first settled counties in kansas, linn county enjoys a strong and proud history. The kansas vine system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or internet to search for information regarding the. Many of these soldiers fought and died during the 1864 battles of marais des cygnes and mine creek, which occurred just a few miles north of mound city. This route, tested and demonstrated, averages miles per day a halfmarathon distance.
It was named from sugar mound nearby, a hill covered with sugar maple trees. In 1875, located at mound city, and opened his present office, and was admitted to the bar during the same year. Racial tensions rose and fell as blacks and whites struggled with slavery, segregation, and civil rights. Elsewhere in the minute books in which a perusal of the records of 64 years.
The southern boundary of the county is three miles north of the thirtyeighth parallel of north latitude. Labette county, kansas, containing a history of the town from the beginning, with the present business of the place, together with an outline map of the city and its surroundings, its population and its railroad facilities, present and future. Linn county is situated in the eastern tier of counties next to missouri, and in the third tier south from the kansas river. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed. Zillow has 30 homes for sale in mound city ks matching. The military post was closed and abandoned in june 1865 after the end of the war. Official youtube channel of sacred heart catholic church in mound city, kansas. Linn county history bibliography kansas historical society.
Mary somerville library city of mound city, kansas. Labette county, kansas genealogy familysearch wiki. Each cabin has a nice living area with a flat screen and direct tv. In fact, mound city s post became one of the important posts guarding against confederate guerrilla attacks along the kansas missouri border. Are you searching for the best place to stay in or near mound city, ks. Mound city is the county seat of linn about 28 miles from ft. Book systems bywater solutions ebsco follett equinox software ex libris. For more information see the bourbon county website. In 1865, came to kansas, and settled in linn county, where he completed his studies. On october 25, 1864, mound city was attacked twice by confederates retreating south after their defeat at the battle of westport. Blue mound is a city in linn county, kansas, united states. City of mound city mound city directory of public officials. City directories for kansas city, missouri, are available on microfilm in the missouri valley room.
On october 25, 1864, on the banks of mine creek, two union brigades of approximately 2,500 troops defeated approximately 7,000 confederates from general sterling prices army of missouri. Places cities and towns blue mound places cities and towns boicourt places cities and towns. Guide to linn county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census. Bourbon county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. The official facebook page for the community of mound city, kansas. Discover mound city, kansas with the help of your friends. We invite you to be our guest at maple ridge cabins. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Casey history of pulaski county chicago 1883 the earliest history of which we have any accurate account of the location where mound city now stands dates back to 1812, that being the time of the indian massacre, and as it tells of the life and fate of many early pioneers in illinois, we give the history of the massacre, as told by thomas falker, and as. The international organization has mailed more than million books since its inception back in 1995. Mound city kansas city family history center genealogy. During the civil war, a military post was established at mound city. Overall fair attendance continues to grow and participation is at the highest level in 40 years. White settlers buried the truth about the midwests.
The structures contain artifacts that tell stories of linn county from the 1840s to 1950. Mound city genealogy in linn county, ks usa 1,012,695 kansas 27,862 linn county 285 mound city 41. Mound city s post was established by 1860 in mound city, kansas. Kansas collection books lee weller, bonnie bunce, lyn swan, dick taylor, and. Mound city je grad u americkoj saveznoj drzavi kanzas. Married mary kenedy b 26 may 1825 in pa on 25 sep 1825 in shelby county, in. Includes history and genealogy for oregon, mound city, craig, corning, maitland, forest. The mound valley public library is having a reading program again this summer. Soon after, taught school for some time, and in 1870, located at pleasanton.
History of mound city mound city is the most picturesque town in the state. Jayhawkers also were accused of engineering the collapse of a jail in kansas city in which female relatives of bushwhackers were incarcerated by union sympathizers because of their connection to proconfederate guerrillas. Because this is a large item, it must be printed in separate sections. Charles pollard passed away on march 17, 2020 in mound city, kansas. This library is affiliated with mary somerville library view map.
Mound city historical park mound city, ks 66056 kansas. Lot is located in lots 262 and 263 of woodland cemetery at mound city, kansas. In fact, mound citys post became one of the important posts guarding against confederate guerrilla attacks along the kansas missouri border. In spring 2017, three pilgrims set out from mound city on pilgrimage to celebrate the life and times of st. Freedom from slavery walkingdriving tour of sugar moundmound city new event 10am2. Susan renee parks was born on tuesday, november 05, 1974 and passed away on wednesday, march 18, 2020. Mound city localizase a aproximadamente 266 3 m acima do nivel do mar. Our brand new cabins sleep 4 comfortably, h ave a full bathroom, a nd a well equipped kitchenette. Currently looking for volunteers of all kinds, whether it be articles, transcriptions, lookups, links, or copying info for transcription. May 09, 2015 in this video, i will explore in detail the once popular mound builder myth and show why the book of mormons version of ancient american history was both familiar and credible to the first. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Interesting public figures in the county include charles jennison, mound city, who was a strong antislavery supporter and civil war soldier, often used his stand.
Sacred heart catholic church, mound city, ks youtube. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical society. The bourbon county historical society maintains an archives at fort scott. During the civil war, a military post was created at mound city. Towns and cities of kansas history and information. Mound city is a city in and the county seat of linn county, kansas, united states. The linn county herald, the first paper published in linn county, was started at mound city on april 1, 1859 by jonathan lyman. Genealogy and local history index missouri historical. Sectional differences exacerbated disputes and slowed progress. Va app store national resource directory veterans service organizations office.
This page provides information on the mound city cemetery soldiers lot. Feb 07, 2014 consisting of two adjacent lots within woodland cemetery in mound city, kansas, the mound city soldiers lot is the final resting place for 80 civil war soldiers. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. The collection of the library contains 18,525 volumes. A little history about mound city, kansas and our neighbors a little history about mound city, kansas and our neighbors by using this website you consent to our use of cookies. Immigrants, domestic and foreign arrived seeking new freedoms and economic opportunity. The town from a streetview tour looks much like the kansas equivalent of the fictional mayberry with its population of about 690. Mine creek civil war battlefield kansas historical society. Plat book of linn county, kansas kansas memory this atlas of linn county shows congressional townships, civil townships, cities and villages, and miscellaneous material, including a patrons directory. Mound city provides several historic views of its past at the mound city historic park which 11 structures, many moved from various locations in linn county.