Rich Hill Missouri History: May 2018

"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, May 27, 2018

Bates County Champs 1911-1912

Stephanie Perkey Adams seen this picture in the 1912 Rich Hill Year Book at the Alumni Dinner. She like the Picture so I post it.

Ethel Coonrod -(Right Guard ) Ester Jones (Captain Center) Clara Hoover (Center) Gladys McCarty(Substitute) Katherine Semple(Coach) Maude Hoover(Substitute) Ruby Wiek (Left Forward)Mable Wastson (Right Forward)Viola Bradley (Left Guard )

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Big House on Park Street,

This article comes from the Historical Notes of Bates County Museum by Reva Stubblefield in 1974

W.K.Royce ,an early Rich Hill merchant built this home this home on Park Park Street which in 1974 , is a magnificent survivor of that bygone era.
You can read more about Royce, William Kingsbury Here

Thursday, May 10, 2018

New Sign at Big Mouth

Rich Hill City Alderman Billy Humble installed a new sign next to "The Big Mouth" Bucket.

Click to see Big Picture