Rich Hill Missouri History: September 2010

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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

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

More Pictures from Dennis Myers

Bart,

Here are two more Rich Hill post cards. The one of the Missouri Pacific Depot you already have on your website and the only difference is I’ve included the back as it has some handwritten text and a postmark of May 23, 1911. I couldn’t tell if the one you have on-line already has this or not but on the front, by the ramp is the text “Photo By Van.”

The other post card is of a bridge scene in Rich Hill but I have no idea where. The back also has handwritten text and a post mark of June 3, 1915.

Both are from an Inez G. and to a Miss Flossie Work.(?) in Iowa (Carlisle for the bridge scene and Milo for the train depot).