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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

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Cover of the Wagon Wheels April 7, 1983

These pictures are from the cover of the Wagon Wheels April 7, 1983.
The Wagon Wheels was a creative supplement to the Rich Hill Mining Review.


Picture of the Talmage House Hotel


Grandma Schultz in front of her Chili Parlor. Next door to the restaurant is the Heck and Rubble Cigar Factory with a wooden Indian out in front.


Bargain show Day in Rich Hill note the banner over the crowd's head





Rich Hill Park Avenue looking west




Rich Hill Park Ave. looking East





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2 comments:

Sabreman said...

Joseph Heck was my great grandfather.

-Steve Heck

June 10, 2015 at 9:23 AM
Bart McClaughry said...

Thanks for sharing Steve

June 15, 2015 at 9:43 PM

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