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County Farm - Originally the Commercial House Hotel, the building was cut in half with one part being moved southwest of Stockton. It became the Rooks County Farm, a residence for the indigent, at a time when housing was furnished for them. The…

Sylvan High School Girls Basketball Team raised funds by operating a concession stand at the County Fair.

L-R: Mr. Gregory, F.A. Gatewood and John Morgan won the auto race at the 1910 Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair. One of the men reportedly fell out of the vehicle at a turn and wasn't missed until the race ended. The Loving Cup was presented to the…

Class Picture 1921. Children in the Brichacek family that are likely pictured are: Anna, b. 1885; Frank, b. 1886; Mary, b. 1888; Johnnie, b. 1891; James, b. 1893; and Agnes, b. 1896

Twin Grove School located southwest of Sylvan Grove.

Alta Bratton-Bodmer, Teacher

Unknown members of the community stand in front of the Shiloh School building, Cedron Township.

Farm home of Jim and Orpha Ball near Rydal, Kansas.

A view of town

Eddie Palecek loading up the corn that was picked, November 25, 1946.