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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, February 22, 2015

Picture of Fire Page 8 Wagon Wheels July 26 1979

Date of Picture unknow 

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Old High School

1888
1938

Got this Picture from  Ronnie Thompson not sure what year
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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Fire at 4th and Walnut year unknown


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Monday, February 2, 2015

Rich Hill makes CDL Life

Swopes makes CDL LIfe
From CDL

If your route takes you across 71 south, through Missouri, and you’re looking for a place to grab a bite to eat, you’ve got to stop at Swope’s, in Rich Hill, Missouri.
Swope’s is located at the intersection of 71 south and 49, just an hour and a half south of Kansas City.
The gas station across the street from Swope’s offers truck parking!
Swope’s has been a mom and pop, family-owned restaurant since 1978.
Swope’s is most famous for their Susie Qs, but they offer an expansive menu, from hand-pressed hamburgers, to hand-mixed shakes, and their food is AMAZING.
Tell them CDLLife sent you!



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