Either partial or total destruction of 75 farms and homes were reported from this storm late in the afternoon May 19, 1960. There were no deaths in this area.
Pictured left to right top row are Doughty Strimple, Mildred Gutshall, Unidentified, Bill McGrew, Ralph Hackler, George McGrew, and Miss Cuddy, teacher. Second row: Unidentified, Sarah Strimple, Vida Reser, Clara Wilt, Henry Wade, Ruby Wilt,…
Skaggs Hardware caught fire in 1913. It was so hot and dry and burned so quickly that all efforts were given to saving adjoining buildings. Losses were Skaggs Hardware and stock, $13,000; Binns carpenter shop and barn, $650; Smith heirs and DeVinney…
This road is Kansas Highway 24 going west through Rossville, Kansas. The tall building to the left of the highway is the high school. The long building behind it is the bus barn and industrial arts building.