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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, March 9, 2009

100th post

Wow! This blog makes my 100th post! I want to thank the people that have been following the blog and those who have been e-mailing me about the previous articles I have blogged.
The following two pictures came out of Rich Hill Mining Review July 1976 Wagon Wheels edition.


Small fry entries in the parade in the early 50's. The boy in the middle is Terry Clark aided by one of the McCoun boys. This is a Toppy Clark photo.



A ferris wheel, marching band and prize horses were all a part of this Fourth of July Celebration in Rich Hill long ago Mrs. Clara Peterman, Rich Hill brought this picture to us. We're not sure of the date this taken but some very early cars can be seen on the south side of Park Ave.

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