"About This Blog

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, March 25, 2012

Rich Hill Mining Review March 16,2012

Rich Hill Mining Review March 16,2012 
Says:Members of the Rich Hill's Garden Club,left to right,Doug McCrorey,Janice Bolser and Ron Bolser display an example of the type of sign they want to install at two locations in Rich Hill.The proposed 3-fooot by 4-foot signs will be two sided.One sided will welcome folks to Rich Hill;the other will thank them for visiting.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Rich Hill Baptist Church

This Article is from the  Rich Hill Mining Review -2005