It has a patrons directory and plats of towns as of the year of publication. Get the official kansas travel guide and find listings of. K, 2nd kansas cavalry, who died 12 dec 1862 of wounds received in action at prairie grove, ark. The air is full of farewells to the dying, and mournings for the dead. The first school district was formed in bunker hill on december 27, 1872. Primary sources online from the kansas historical society.
Russell county, kansas about russell county contacts. Cutlers history of the state of kansas, published in 1883 by a. As conditions improved, kansas returned largely to its allegiance to the republican party and gained a reputation as a conservative stronghold with a bent for moral reform, indicated in the states strong support of prohibition. Much of the historic text in this articles comes from kansas. The russell county historical society is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution established in. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. There is no fireside, howsoeer defended, but has one vacant chair. Biographies of russell county kansas access genealogy. To get started, use the category browser to the left, the search button above, or check out some of our featured items below. Some of my best friends are black by tanner colby i only list this because it has a chapter about kc, discussing actual bootsontheground blockbusting, drilling down into.
United states senator 1969present robert dole was born and raised in russell. A line drawn through the center of the state, from east to west, would pass about. One of the original 36 counties formerly wise county morton. The first russell county fair was held in 1874 in russell, and continues at the 4h grounds in russell, kansas. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 russell county, kansas source. Russell county is one of the central counties of kansas, it being two hundred and fortyfour miles from the missouri river to the east line of the county. Prior to 1868, the land that was to become russell county was an undisputed possession of indians, buffalo and the like. This work in progress is being transcribed and edited by teresa lindquist for kancoll the kansas collection, in the early kansas imprint scanners ekis workshop. Michelle banks landfill scalehouse clerk 7854833360 landfill. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom. Russell countys housing characteristics are collected from 3,893 dwellings making up 0. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. Russell, second kansas regiment, killed at prairie grove, arkansas, in december, 1862.
For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. If you are interested in joining genealogy trails as the host of this state site or any of our county websites, view our volunteer page for all the ins and outs of becoming a host. Jackson, jefferson and pottawatomie counties kansas portrait and biographical album sold, no longer available. Russell county history of the state of kansas 1883. Race, real estate, and uneven development, by kevin fox gotham.
Russell county is one of the central counties of kansas, it being two hundred and fortyfour miles from the missouri river to the east line of the county, and one hundred and nintytwo sic miles from the east line of the county to the west line of the state. Biographies for russell county, kansas genealogy researching. To view the entire history of russell county visit russell county, kansas history and genealogy. It is in extent twentyfour miles square, and is bounded on the north by franklin county, on the east by linn, on the south by allen, and on the west by coffey. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. Russell county, kansas genealogy researching ancestry in kansas. Kansas historic book collection 35 historic books on cd the historical kansas book collection is a collection of 35 volumes relating to the history of kansas and its people primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries. The history of anderson county, kansas, from its first settlement to the fourth of july, 1876. Eventually, the sheriffs office was moved to russell, where a limestone office and jail were constructed behind the county courthouse on kansas street. Volunteers dedicated to free genealogy if you are interested in joining genealogy trails as the host of this state site or any of our county websites, view our volunteer page for all the ins and outs of becoming a host. Momentous events from the civil rights movement and the president kennedy assassination to 911 are distilled into elemental images in the work of tom engelhardt, longtime political cartoonist with the st. Here where the missouri river turns east to start its run across missouri, european americans interacted with native americans, the populated east scattered to explore and inhabit the sparsely settled west, and north and south fought over the relationship between white. Explore the rich history of prarie life in the state of kansas. Page 507 there is no flock, however watched and tended.
The kansas city area has long been a place of intersection in american life. Historical plat book of doniphan county, kansas this atlas contains a state and indian history, county history, accounts of organizations in doniphan county and lithographic views of residences, farms, and businesses in the county. Russell county was a prohibition, or dry, county until the kansas constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30 percent food sales requirement. The history of the sunflower state is the first new state history to appear in over twentyfive years and the most thoroughly researched ever published.
History of kearny county, kansas, two volumes, 1973. Russell county historical society, russell, kansas. Russell county, kansas general history kansas genealogy. Atlases of the united states, 4784 includes index and brief history of mcpherson county.
The russell county historical society is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution established in 1970 to collect, preserve and. This atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. A fully indexed, html version will be available at the kancoll website when it is finished. Riley county historical society and museum research library. The heart of rachel, for her children crying, will not be comforted. Old settlers favorites kansas russell county historical society russell on. The following 31 biographies were extracted from the history of the state of kansas, 1883 and pertain specifically to russell county. The county courthouse is located downtown, and all departments of the county government base their operations in the city. Cindy saryerwinnie office manager anita patton office clerk. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed.
History of state library of kansas based upon the kansas state library by allen gardiner the state library was founded on the basis of the kansas territorial library, first funded in 1855. Get the official kansas travel guide and find listings of attractions, accommodations and featured articles to help you plan your trip. The russell county sheriffs office was established in 1872, and started out as a one room jail, originally located in bunker hill, kansas, with c. It has no floating debt, and there is always money in the treasury to pay all orders upon presentation. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a state agency. The largest city and county seat is russell russell, the county seat, was the home of former u. Senate majority leader and 1996 gop presidential nominee robert dole for many years. The kansas collection kansas heritage russell county kansas state board of agriculture first biennial report, 1878 information and map for russell county source.
Russell kansas historical society, russell, kansas. Shop today for informative books about kansas history at arcadia publishing and get the heritage. Kansas historical foundation honor educate inspire. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a. Or by mailin person at the riley county historical museum 2309 claflin manhattan, kansas 66502 appointment hours are between 8. Special arrangements with the curator of archiveslibrary may be made for saturday, sunday, or other access times, if it is possible. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page.
Plat book, russell county, kansas kansas memory this atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. Russell county, history of the state of kansas, 1883. List of books and articles about kansas history online. Historical plat book of doniphan county, kansas kansas memory. Russell county, kansas biographies ackerman, theodore theodore ackerman, president of russell bank. Edwards historical atlas of mcpherson county, kansas. Russell county historical society 785 4833637 331 n kansas, russell, ks 67665. Page 347 for the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence, by reason of his presence or absence, while employed in the service of the united states.
Historical plat book of doniphan county, kansas kansas memory this atlas contains a state and indian history, county history, accounts of organizations in doniphan county and lithographic views of residences, farms, and businesses in the county. Several of the volumes have great period illustrations and portraits of relevant historical figures. Riley county historical society and museum research. Google history of jackson county and if you want you can substitute jackson with either lafayette, cass, bates, and probably most others. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. Russell county, kansas genealogy and history kansas. See more ideas about history books, kansas and history. Illustrated with portraits of prominent people, cuts of homes, stock, etc. Russell county historical society and genealogy society p. Historical plat book of doniphan county, kansas kansas. Russell county, kansas genealogy researching ancestry in. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
Schools in russell county have experienced major change in the 201011 school year. I really liked the lafayette county one, bates was interesting as well. Anderson county kansas family stories and history anderson county historical society on. Originally the city of russell was named fossil station by the railroad. Logan county history bibliography kansas historical society. To order images andor obtain permission to use them commercially, please contact the kshs reference desk at kshs. As the county seat, russell is the administrative center of russell county. Anderson county is situated in the second tier of counties west from missouri, fifty miles south from the kansas river, and seventy miles north from the indian territory.
For more information about kancoll and ekis, please visit their websites. Written to enlighten general readers within and well beyond the states borders, it offers coverage not found in previous histories. Russell county, kansas genealogy and history russell county by dennis partridge russell county is one of the central counties of kansas, it being two hundred and fortyfour miles from the missouri river to the east line of the county, and one hundred and nintytwo sic miles from the east line of the county to the west line of the state. Russell county historical society russell, ks 67665.
For more information about kancoll and ekis, please visit. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. Sugar beets at the united states sugar and land company sugar beet factory, garden. Shirley county was established on february 27, 1860, by the last kansas territorial legislature. Congressional district, represented by roger marshall rgreat bend. In 1863, the kansas legislature made the first appropriations of.