Rich Hill Missouri History: July 2019

"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

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Another picture of the 1926 Fire Truck

The Back of the Picture says Cory Gordon and Lee Gordon

Monday, July 8, 2019

1926 Rich Hill Fire Truck for sale in August

From Robert Woodall Facebook

These series of pictures are of Rich Hill Mo new fire truck tey purchased new in 1926. It is coming up for sale the first weekend in August in Independence Mo.

https://www.facebook.com/robert.woodall.144/posts/10215292610656741

Sign says;This is a Fargo Truck with a Chrysler Motor. It was Purchased new by the City of Rich Hill Mo.in 1926 from the Boyer Truck Co. of Logansport Indiana and served as the City's only Fire Truck until 1951 When Acquired by its present owner the actual mileage was 1200 miles