Race, real estate, and uneven development, by kevin fox gotham. School was held in different buildings including a church and a billiard hall. Elk county comprises the north half of what was formerly howard county. Pioneer of elk city, kansas 1928 elk city telephone book advertisements in 1928 telephone book. Elk city ks white pages, phone book, 411 people search. A special thank you to don tharp for his many years of hosting several counties in kansas happy retirement. This site will be about kansas, its people and historical events. In the heart of the kansas ozarks is the small town of elk falls, which touts itself as the worlds largest living ghost town and the outhouse capitol of the world. Montgomery county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch. Introductory geological structure early explorations and expeditions indian history preterritorial history. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom. The seknfind catalog includes libraries from bronson, chanute, coffeyville, independence, iola, hamilton, parker, madison, and many more. This genealogy trails legacy site has been retired and is not available for adoption.
Elk city restaurants and places to eat elk city, ks aarp. The design consists of 22 different books with titles that reflect greatly on the interests of kansas city readers. For people who live or lived or have relatives who livelived in elk city, kansas. Douglas county a history of lawrence, kansas from the first settlement to the close of the rebellion book elk county pioneer days. Elk falls is a state of mind theres nothing like it anywhere. Named for the elk river, the county contains the cities of elk falls, grenola, howard. History of the county and its towns, as well as biographical outlines of many families. Thriving as a mere shadow of its former self, the midnineteenth century settlement, at one time, attracted. Elk city the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Named for the elk river, which traverses the county. Elk citys history dates back to the days immediately following the opening of all surplus land of the cherokee outlet in 1892 when the first men made their appearance.
County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Prior to this time, many early settlers had driven cattle over the great western trail from texas going north, through the present town site of elk city, to dodge city, kansas. Traveling through elk city, oklahoma, on route 66 road. List of books and articles about kansas history online. The kansas territory, was organized on may 30, 1854 and the state of kansas was created as the 34th state on january 29, 1861. Elk city kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism. Even with just partial information like a name, but no town, we can fill in the blanks with the rest to find the local phone number from our elk city white page directory why pay high fees to get the ks white pages directory listings when you. Selections of engelhardts evocative drawings from the state historical society of missouris art collection are accompanied by narratives from art historian and. Elk falls, kansas the outhouse capitol legends of america. Howard county was made up of lands acquired from the great and little osage indians by the united states government by a treaty made with the indians in the fall of 1867, while in grand council on the verdegris river, in what is now montgomery county, and the county was so named in honor of o. The howard city library is a member of the southeast kansas library system and has joined a consortium which includes 41 libraries in the region. Old historical city, county and state maps of kansas. The book first appeared more than 80 years ago, and its author died 40 years ago. Most historical maps of kansas were published in atlases.
Situated in the northwestern part of montgomery county, kansas, elk city began as a trading post in 1868 when the area was still part of the deminished. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. Also nearby is the elk river hiking trail, a 15mile trail from the west end of the dam to the us160 bridge over the elk river south of elk city. Send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. The kansas city public library in missouri has one of the most unique architectural designs of a library that you may have ever seen. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. A step back in time in elk city, oklahoma legends of america.
Before this part of indian territory was opened up to settlement, thousands of head of cattle were driven over the great western trail from texas on. Restaurants around elk city elk city, ks aarp in your city. Elk city is the oldest town in montgomery county and was established on the deminished reserve of the osage indians local geography located in montgomery county on the rich bottomland of the elk river which runs just south of town. Within the atlases are historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. This library in kansas city is a giant bookshelf of 25 foot tall books. Elk city wa deer hunters should expect very little vegetation and crops on the wildlife area due to the extensive flood damage. Elk county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. By 1918 elk city also had a cotton compress, an ice plant, two broom factories, and two flour mills. Polks wichita city directory, 1934, sedgwick county, kansas sold, no longer available. Howard forum hall featuring a genealogy and obituary board, where you may post your elk county family history or make inquiries. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed. Guide to montgomery county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records. On october 11, 1915, elk citys carnegie library opened, and elizabeth keen served as the first librarian. Some agricultural fields will be planted to wheat by our ag tenants.
Elk city southeast wildlife areas locations kdwpt info. Elk city had its start in the year 1868 by the building of a trading post at that location. Elk cityarea historical tornado activity is near kansas state average. Guide to elk county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Elk county genweb early kansas maps kancoll look for other counties. When the indians came to town they would peek in the windows and watch the students. Momentous events from the civil rights movement and the president kennedy assassination to 911 are distilled into elemental images in the work of tom engelhardt, longtime political cartoonist with the st. Periodical source index search elk county, kansas source.
Elk city, oklahoma is a town filled with history, from tales of the old west, to route 66, to the oil boom days of the early 1980s, it provides an abundance of opportunity in sites to see, and sets a shining example of western hospitality. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social. Elk city, ks white pages directory assistance people search 411 just got a lot more direct. Located on the rich bottomland of the elk river in a valley surrounded by stone and oak covered hills, several people thought the location was perfect for a townsite and in december, 1868 a town company was organized. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Wildlife watchers can see a variety of kansas wildlife, including the large pileated woodpecker which is common in the mature trees along the elk river. Ford county dodge city, ford county, kansas in history book hodgeman county taken from william g. Elk citys history dates back to the days immediately following the opening of all. Elk county, kansas, a narrative history, genealogy, 1979 sold, no longer available. Welcome to elk county, kansas history and genealogy. My field is military civil war and surnames and what better place to hunt for this information then in. Post offices in elk county cemeteries in elk county, as of 1906 newspapers available on microfilm townships and independent cities in elk county bibliography kansas memory. List of books about state of kansas which includes historical.
Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. Elk city, ks the oldest town in montgomery county, kansas. Elk city was a popular stopover on route 66, as evidenced by the many old motels along the various alignments of the old highway through town. Some of my best friends are black by tanner colby i only list this because it has a chapter about kc, discussing actual bootsontheground blockbusting, drilling down into names and techniques. Lincoln county a souvenir history of lincoln county, kansas. Kansas citys african american communities, 18651939 racism in kansas city represents an exhaustive body of research that should be must reading for anyone exploring africanamerican history in kansas city and the region. Elk county county code ek is a county located in the u. Independence is a city in and the county seat of montgomery county, kansas, united states. See more ideas about history books, kansas and history.
As conditions improved, kansas returned largely to its allegiance to the republican party and gained a reputation as a conservative stronghold with a bent for moral reform, indicated in the states strong support of prohibition. Elk city, montgomery county, kansas the history of a one room school house in rural kansas with special memories of the whistler family. Department staff will attempt to plant food plots across the area starting in august if dry weather allows and after we remove flood debris. The shortlived elk city junior college was open from 1924 to 1925.
The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Compiled and edited by kathy weiserlegends of kansas, updated may 2019. Elk city real estate elk city ks homes for sale zillow. Fire a book published by the western oklahoma historical society and from. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. Unknown author the town of elk city was started in 1869 when a saw mill and a grist mill were built on the east side of elk river. Stanovnistvo stanovnistvo 2010 325 gustina stanovnistva 3,7 st.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. Elk city became the first town established in montgomery county. Long before elk city had its route 66 heyday, it was a wild frontier town along the cattle trails from texas to dodge city, kansas. Zillow has 11 homes for sale in elk city ks matching. Elk city white pages phone books in kansas ks whitepages. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 2,882. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. This library in kansas city is a giant bookshelf of 25. Elk city, kansas history and information legends of kansas. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
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