Includes info provided and written by historians and families of cowley county, kansas. Wabaunsee county, kansas county offices appraiser gis. It will also be available at the wabaunsee county museum in alma and at local merchants throughout the county. Book exhibits history of wabaunsee county lifestyle the. The book features 221 historic images from the county museums photograph collection as well as donated images from a dozen other contributors. Jun 06, 2009 book exhibits history of wabaunsee county. Wabaunsee county historical society and museum, alma, kansas.
Wabaunsee county, kansas simple english wikipedia, the. Missouri street in alma 1901 the first house in alma was built in 1867. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Restaurants near wabaunsee county historical society museum. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom. Wabaunsee county warrants and arrest records search kansas. If you have any histories you would like to contribute on wabaunsee county andor its towns and townships, see a guide for contributing your material to share with others via the wabaunsee co. The flint hills special is authored, designed, and produced by kansas historian and writer, greg hoots. Sanborn fire insurance map from alma, wabaunsee county. We plan to reopen on monday, may 4, pending approval by health authorities to do so at that time. Wabaunsee county historical society and museum history. The incorporated communities within its boundaries are alma, alta vista, eskridge, harveyville, maple hill, mcfarland and paxico. In 2009, wabaunsee county will celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Located in northeast kansas, wabaunsee county is located a little north of a. The pottawatomie wabaunsee regional library is now closed to help mitigate the spread of covid19 in our community. Wabaunsee county is located in the northeastern part of kansas, with its county seat in alma. This is a fantastic book that updates and improves upon the 1976 new branches. You or anybody else can seek an arrest warrant search in wabaunsee county, ks through one or more of the agencies listed in this article. Wabaunsee county, kansas images of america series by.
The covers provide a listing of local businesses, and virtually every business in the three prussian hero grandfather adapts to wabaunsee county. Business directory and history of wabaunsee county book. First, it is the alex hawley photography blog which is enough of a reason to visit, in itself. Business directory and history of wabaunsee county, published by the kansas directory company of topeka, kansas, 1907, page 31, transcribed by peggy thompson martin, john elihu. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Wabaunsee county is located abut midway between the north and south lines of the state, and about seventyfive miles west of the missouri river. The county was created by the territorial legislature of kansas territory on march 25, 1859, and was named for a chief of the potawatomi indians. Although wabaunsee county was first created in 1855 by the kansas. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas with stories of. Reprinted in 2016 with the help of original edition published long back1901.
An old stone fort, located in southwestern wabaunsee county. The most recent paper referring to the wabaunsee coals is one by jewett and schoewe 1942, pp. Poor farm in wabaunsee county, kansas, located four miles south of alma, kansas. Zip codes in wabaunsee county include 66423, 66526, 66431, 66401, 66501, and 66507. What drew me in for the most recent visit is a new one about the underground.
Wabaunsee is part of the topeka, kansas metropolitan statistical area. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas with stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border 1901 hardcover matt thomson on. In addition to his 2008 book, the complete history of lake wabaunsee, hoots authored three titles for arcadia publishings images of america series between 2009 and. Railroads husbandry schools of kansas churches kansas journalism state societies prohibition in kansas the exodus18791880 navigation of the kaw flood of 1844 public lands appendix in memoriam post offices. History of the county and its towns, as well as biographical outlines of many families. The book features 221 historic images from the county museums photograph collection as well as. The wabaunsee county historical society will kick off sales of the book on june 6, 2009 at the sesquicentennial celebration in alma. Wabaunsee county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. The wabaunsee county historical museum, located in alma has fabulous displays and interpretation of the areas history. Although the facility to conduct personal background searches and inquire about the active warrants and arrest records in the name of third parties is offered. Hoots has authored a halfdozen books since his first hardcopy flint hills special premiered in 1998. Wabaunsee county was one of the first 33 counties created by the territorial legislature, and was organized march, 25 1859.
In 1887, the chicago, kansas and nebraska railway built a railroad from topeka to herington. Book exhibits history of wabaunsee county lifestyle. Located in northeast kansas, wabaunsee county is located a little north of a central line running east and west and about 75 miles west of the missouri river. Full text of early history of wabaunsee county, kansas. Wabaunsee county is divided into thirteen townships. Wabaunsee county, kansas genealogy researching ancestry in kansas. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book is being published by arcadia publishing company of chicago, who will be distributing the book throughout area merchants as well via the internet. Stubbs introduction provides an account of the county s history. Wabaunsee county, kansas history and information page 2. New exhibit opened june 2016 featuring kansas territorial history.
Business directory and history of wabaunsee county, kansas. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. This book was written by the people of cowley county, kansas. Standard atlas of wabaunsee county, kansas kansas memory. His family lived near the santa fe trail and he knew first hand the lore of the trail and early events in the county s history. We do not propose to recount the exploits of coronado and claim wabaunsee county as the theatre of some of his most daring adventures and hairbreadth escapes while in search of the famed seven cities of cibola. View all restaurants near wabaunsee county historical society museum on tripadvisor.
Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, with stories of. Students exhibit on africanamerican settlers in wabaunsee county now on display at union. The museum has a great variety of historical significant displays. Wabaunsee county history bibliography kansas historical. None of the cities within the county are considered governmentally independent. Greg hoots wabaunsee county historical society and museum. The historical society asked greg hoots, long time wabaunsee county ups driver, to author the book and scan all of the photos. As the 1883 biography below relates, he had a wide range of talents and experience which this book reflects. In presenting the business directory and official history of wabaunsee county, we believe we have the most valuable reference book ever gotten up for any county in kansas, and desire to make due acknowledgement to the enterprising and publicspirited business men of the county for their assistance and cooperation. The global outbreak of covid19 is a rapidlyevolving situation. His family lived near the santa fe trail and he knew first hand the lore of the trail and early events in the countys history. Wabaunsee county, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free. However, today, his subject was especially of interest to me.
Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical society. In touching upon the early history of wabaunsee county, we promise nothing startling. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The north line of the county follows the sinuous course of the kansas river. The oldest surviving building in alma, kansas is today known as palenske hall, named after fred palenske, the benefactor of the wabaunsee county historical society. Bookprinted material business directory and history of wabaunsee county advertising matter interspersed. In 1859, the legislature renamed the county wabaunsee, after the potawatomi indian chief, and in march of that year, the. Library of congress geography and map division washington, d. It was this passion for visual accounts of history that. Contact wabaunsee county clerktransportation office at toll free 18664097792, or 7857652422 any time monday thru friday 8. Primary sources online from the kansas historical society. Excerpt from early history of wabaunsee county, kansas. Transcribed from business directory and history of wabaunsee county pub.
Mails the writer has lost the notes on this man, but sees by the memorandum that he is the only man from wabaunsee who signed up. The information and data included on the wabaunsee county gis web mapping service has been created and compiled by an outside source, and is subject to change without notice. Wabaunsee county is located in northeast kansas, approximately 30 miles west of topeka, the state capital. It was customary with this tribe to make periodical predatory. Wabaunsee county, kansas images of america series by greg a. Wabaunsee county historical society museum alma 2020.
The writer acknowledges a debt to him in compiling historical facts for this book. In this respect, the history of the county is a blank. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 7,053. Wabaunsee county, kansas genealogy trails history group. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Alma, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Chapman center for rural studies, in support of the kansas state book network program, is is exhiiting again a studentresearched and written exhibit about africanamerican settlers in wabaunsee county. There are over 500 biographies, plus new school, church and town histories. Wabaunsee county historical society museum alma 2020 all. Wabaunsee county, kansas genealogy familysearch wiki. Enjoy a night, or several, in the flint hills of wabaunsee county. Nov 25, 2016 the oldest surviving building in alma, kansas is today known as palenske hall, named after fred palenske, the benefactor of the wabaunsee county historical society. To get started, use the category browser to the left, the search button above, or.
Book your stay in wabaunsee county wabaunsee county. The building was built in 1873 for delivering ice, alma, kansas. To assure a ride, it is advisable to book your trip as far ahead as possible, last minute calls are subject to space availability, and spaces can fill very quickly. Wabaunsee county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch. This american telephone company phone book from 1939 includes listings from alma, eskridge, and maple hill, kansas. In 1887, the chicago, kansas and nebraska railway built a railroad from topeka through alma to herington. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, with stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border. Home driver services dmv office locations kansas wabaunsee county alma wabaunsee co. With stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border but the day dreams were but of short duration being rudely disturbed by the inroads.
The countys first church, wabaunsee church of christ, was created in june 1857. Matt thomson came to wabaunsee county in 1857, when he was fourteen years old. To celebrate the wabaunsee county sesquicentennial, the wabaunsee county historical society is releasing a new photo history book of the county on may 18, 2009. Office operating hours may change without notice in response to covid19. I70 is about nine miles south of wabaunsee and us24 is three miles north in wamego. With stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border classic reprint matt thomson on. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed.
Although wabaunsee county was first created in 1855 by the kansas territorial legislature as richardson county, it had no county government and was attached to neighboring shawnee county in legal jurisdiction. The county is bounded on the north by the kansas river, on the south by lyon county, on the east by shawnee county, and on the west by morris county and a portion of morris and riley counties. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. Wabaunsee county, kansas official government website. Most of the town is situated on the south side of k18. This atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. Wabaunsee county history bibliography kansas historical society. Business directory and history of wabaunsee county. Book your stay in wabaunsee county wabaunsee county economic development council skip to content. Wabaunsee was one of the 33 counties created by the first territorial legislature in 1855. Guide to wabaunsee county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. On the wabaunsee side of the river there were about 2000 pottawatomie indians.
Wabaunsee county is located abut midway between the north and south. Alma is a city in wabaunsee county, kansas, united states. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. The first railroad to be built through wabaunsee county was the atchison, topeka, and santa fe in 1880. The county s first church, wabaunsee church of christ, was created in june 1857. The lands of the pottawatomie reservation lay on both sides of the kansas river, part in pottawatomie county and part in wabaunsee county. Wabaunsee county is named after the chief of the potawatomi indians.
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