As of the 2010 census, the county population was 7,053. Wabaunsee county, kansas county offices health department. On the wabaunsee side of the river there were about 2000 pottawatomie indians. The department of economic development makes an effort to enhance wabaunsee county communities through cooperation with city, county and state bodies. 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. He held the office of county assessor for two terms, and was county commissioner and justice of the peace for many years. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. Bradford is an unincorporated community in wabaunsee county, kansas, united states. Wabaunsee county, kansas genealogy researching ancestry in. Wabaunsee county, kansas simple english wikipedia, the. Business directory and history of wabaunsee county. The wabaunsee county historical society in alma, and the county courthouse, have records, publications, and artifacts relating to the history of the county and territorial. Wabaunsee county historical society museum alma 2020.
Matthew thomson, county superintendent, was born in lincoln county, tenn. Wabaunsee county is located in northeast kansas, approximately 30 miles west of topeka, the state capital. Marys branch library serves as the headquarters for the pottawatomie wabaunsee regional library system. Post offices in wabaunsee county cemeteries in wabaunsee county, as of 1906 newspapers available on microfilm townships and independent cities in wabaunsee county bibliography kansas memory.
Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, with stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border thomson, matt on. Located in the wabaunsee county courthouse in alma, kansas. Restaurants near wabaunsee county historical society museum. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, with stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border. For 24 hour disease reporting and public health emergencies, call 18774277317. Includes info provided and written by historians and families of cowley county, kansas. The wabaunsee county historical museum, located in alma has fabulous displays and interpretation of the areas history. It was customary with this tribe to make periodical predatory. Matt thomson came to wabaunsee county in 1857, when he was fourteen years old. Brian furman, owner roofing, siding, new buildings, all kinds of handyman services. The covers provide a listing of local businesses, and virtually every business in the three towns is listed in the directory.
Full text of early history of wabaunsee county, kansas. Search kansas memory for historic items from the county. Public health seeks to educate, facilitate, and promote health and wellness for citizens of wabaunsee county. Search our register database for historic sites in the county. Wabaunsee county museum po box 387 227 missouri st alma, ks 66401 telephone. Wabaunsee county genweb early kansas maps kancoll look for other counties. Wabaunsee county, kansas elected officials register of. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. As the 1883 biography below relates, he had a wide range of talents and experience which this book reflects. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. This is a list of the national register of historic places listing s in waba unsee county, kansas this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in wabaunsee county, kansas, united states. Wabaunsee was one of the 33 counties created by the first territorial legislature in 1855. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, with stories of. It will also be available at the wabaunsee county museum in alma and at local merchants throughout the county.
Wabaunsee county is located abut midway between the north and south lines of the state, and about seventyfive miles west of the missouri river. Wabaunsee was founded in 1855 by a group of nearly 100 emigrants from new haven, connecticut. Contact us wabaunsee county historical society and museum. Wabaunsee county history bibliography kansas historical. It was named for former pottawatomi chief wabaunsee. If you do not know the exact legal description, there are alphabetical index books to deeds that may be searched by names. Cutlers history of the state of kansas first published in 1883 by a. Volland is an unincorporated community in wabaunsee county, kansas, united states. Wabaunsee county historical society and museum history. The wabaunsee county historical society will kick off sales of the book on june 6, 2009 at the sesquicentennial celebration in alma. National register of historic places listings in wabaunsee. The next enterprise we have in contemplation is an illustrated history of wabaunsee county. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. When morris county was established in 1864, the state legislature took 72 square miles of land from wabaunsee county.
This article about a location in wabaunsee county, kansas is a stub. Received his education in fayette academy, and with his father, mr. It was in 1855 when the territorial legislature defined a certain portion of land west of shawnee county and named it richardson county. For more information see the wabaunsee county website. The register of deeds office has an index of all instruments recorded against every piece of property in wabaunsee county. Excerpt from early history of wabaunsee county, kansas. Wabaunsee county history collection state archives. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. In 1887, the chicago, kansas and nebraska railway built a railroad from topeka to herington. The county s first church, wabaunsee church of christ, was created in june 1857. This public health service is a federal, state, and county funded program. A post office was opened in bradford in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1941. 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.
This book was written by the people of cowley county, kansas. They were inspired by a sermon given by wellknown abolitionist henry ward beecher, who gave money to. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas classic reprint. In wabaunsee county, a group of otto kratzer and his great western adventure. By greg hoots in 1925 the kansas forestry, fish and game commission was formed, and soon that agency began constructing state lakes across kansas. Wabaunsee county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical. With multiple locations throughout pottawatomie and wabaunsee counties the regional library is committed to serving the. Wabaunsee county historical society and museum, alma, kansas. Go search buy again your store deals store gift cards sell help. With stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border classic reprint matt thomson on. This american telephone company phone book from 1939 includes listings from alma, eskridge, and maple hill, kansas.
In 1860, a strip of land six miles wide and as long was added to the west line of the county. 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. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Wabaunsee county, kansas history and information page 2. 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. 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. Welcome to wabaunsee county kansas, genealogy trails.
Book your stay in wabaunsee county wabaunsee county. Wabaunsee county, kansas genealogy familysearch wiki. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed. In this view, circa 1886, the first alma, kansas courthouse is seen to the left of center, sporting a 2nd story porch and balcony, while just to the north of the courthouse building one sees the bank of wabaunsee county.
The book features 221 historic images from the county museums photograph collection as well as donated images from a dozen other contributors. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. Wabaunsee is an unincorporated community in wabaunsee county, kansas, united states. Enjoy a night, or several, in the flint hills of wabaunsee county.
We are proud that the communities of wabaunsee county strive for a high quality of life through a strong education system, solid healthcare, safe neighborhoods and positive community attitude. Alma wabaunsee county historical society and museum. In an extra edition of the alma signal in 1892 we said. 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 incorporated communities within its boundaries are alma, alta vista, eskridge, harveyville, maple hill, mcfarland and paxico. 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. Present at the 1963 wabaunsee county farm directory. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas classic reprint thomson, matt on. At the far right one can see the sign for the western hotel. Welcome to wabaunsee county wabaunsee county economic. Upon arriving in kansas, he located on lot 1,3, section 3, in mission creek township, and subsequently took a prominent part in the formation of wabaunsee county. Book your stay in wabaunsee county wabaunsee county economic development council skip to content. Fifty years ago, on october 27, 1968 the wabaunsee county historical society held the grand opening of their new museum in alma, kansas, the minnie palenske zwanziger memorial museum. View all restaurants near wabaunsee county historical society museum on tripadvisor. The wabaunsee county historical museum is located three miles south of i70 on highway 99 in downtown alma, kansas. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen.
Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, with stories of pioneer days and glimpses of our western border book. Early history of wabaunsee county, kansas, alma, kan. Wabaunsee county, kansas kansas historical society. History of the county and its towns, as well as biographical outlines of many families. The boundaries of wabaunsee county changed dramatically throughout the 19th century.
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