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The wrecking crew is dismantling the old highway bridge at the west edge of Rossville. The historic structure has been blocked off from use for some time. --Photo by Letitia Hubbard

Crossarm down in Rossville
The railroad crossing pole and crossarm at US 24 Hwy at Main Street in Rossville was not damaged as an act of vandalism as might first be suspected. A train was pulling a flat car loaded with army tanks when apparently one…

Early Morning Accident Near Rossville Results in Injuries
Robert Kerwin, 18, St. Marys, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin, was admitted to St. Francis Hospital early Wednesday morning following a three-vehicle smashup near Rossville. His left arm…

Last Sunday night, the Chevrolet driven by Chuck Macha, Rossville, (shown at right) went out of control on the wet street and jumped the ditch, then collided with the Cadillac shown at left. The Cadillac parked in the drive is owned by Buddy Taylor…

Great Smith Comes Home
At last, the day had arrived! The beautiful bright red and black 1910 Great Smith which Harold Irwin, Rossville, purchased in Dallas was transported to Rossville by a specially-built van constructed to handle antique cars. Mr.…

Extensive damage occurred to this 1973 Ford which was in an accident Thursday morning, September 12. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol which worked the accident, Debbie D. Lord, 18, Rossville, attempted to enter U.S. 24 from a county road at…

Horse-drawn buggy carrying Sylvan Carnival Queen, 1909. Queen's name is unknown.
"Queen, Sylvan Carnival 1909. Stolz Photo" written at bottom of image.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henderson were married March 19, 1920-something. The exact year is not known since the corner of the picture where the date is located is damaged. The portrait is from the collection of Mabel Boyles, who was from Rossville,…

This is a wedding portrait of Marie (Boyles) and Ira Henderson who were married December 26, 1929. It is from the collection of Mabel Boyles, who was from Rossville, Kansas. RCL0010 was tucked into the frame.

View looking west from Railroad Depot, Sylvan Grove, KS