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
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Old fairgrounds
This picture came out of the book the (Town that Coal Built). Baseball scene at the fairgrounds 1907 Rich Hill White Sox vs Rockville.
Today, what the old Ball field looks like . They haven't played Baseball here for years
I want to thank Larry Ramage for the use of his book (The Town that Coal Built).
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