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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Monday, December 29, 2008

Coming Down

Rich Hill Mining Review May 11, 1989



This backhoe changed the appearance of Sixth and Walnut in short order Monday afternoon. While the building has been vacant for the past several years, many will remember it as the site of Stewart's Locker. Bud Stoner, owner of the property, watches the backhoe push in the front of the building front the Sixth Street side.
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