This historical kansas map collection are from original copies. The county was organized in 1858, but after the civil war began and as john c. The assessed values are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem tax. Lyon county is in the fourth tier of counties from missouri, being in the line of the great neosho valley and nearly at the head waters of that river. Marion county encompasses a total of 954 square miles. This atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. Lyon county was one of the original 33 counties created by the territorial. This book was written by the people of cowley county, kansas. The true story of a 1925 kansas murder is weeks away from being available to read. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Jackson, jefferson and pottawatomie counties kansas portrait and biographical album sold, no longer available. Connelley, secretary of the kansas state historical society, topeka, published in 1919. History of johnson county, kansas by blair, ed, 1863publication date 1915 topics johnson county kan. Barton helped to provide medical supplies to soldiers during the civil war and founded the american red cross in 1881. It has a patrons directory, and plats of towns as of the year of publication. Lyon county government services by email or telephone listed below by department or at. To order images andor obtain permission to use them commercially, please contact the kshs reference desk at kshs. Cutlers history of kansas lyon county ks history check the biographical sketches for your ancestor. Lyon county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Its county seat and most populous city is ellsworth. Printed soil survey reports were the main source of soils information from 1899 to 2005.
The original western boundary of marion county reached the kansas colorado border. The state archives collects published materials about the history of kansas and, to a lesser degree, the american west. The present boundary lines were finally decided upon in 1872 and contain twentyfour townships. City directories, arguably one of the most overlooked resources by genealogists, have been around since the 1700s. Breckenridge, for whom the county was named, was a secessionist, the name was changed to lyon for civil war general nathaniel lyon, who led lyon county soldiers in the battle. To get started, use the category browser to the left, the search button above, or check out some of our featured items below. Lyons was originally called atlanta, and under the latter name was founded in 1870. Lyon county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. Has anyone here studied any of this in depth, and can point me to some good books or other resources. Barton county, kansas genealogy trails history group. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 6,497. Lyon county is in the fourth tier of counties from missouri, being in the line of the great neosho valley. The history of lyon county, kansas, was written expressly for this work by jacob stotler. The kansas collection history of emporia and lyon county, kansas source.
Assessors office disclaimer the lyon county assessors office makes every effort to produce and publish the most current and accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, its use, or its interpretation. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Lyon county, kansas lyon county was one of the original 33 counties created by the territorial legislature, created as breckinridge county in 1855. Anderson county is situated in the second tier of counties west from missouri, fifty miles south from the kansas river, and seventy miles north from the indian territory. History of emporia and lyon county, kansas laura m. Flowering plants of the ross natural history reservation. Ellsworth county county code ew is a county located in the u. The osage river has its rise in osage, wabaunsee and lyon counties, its branches. This state page of our website provides direct links to free major genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on kansas genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Digital library of the ksgenweb cutlers history of kansas lyon county source. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 lyon county, kansas source. Genealogy trails history group pensioners on the roll, 1 january 1883 lyon county source. North lyon county historical museum, admire, kansas.
The osage river has its rise in osage, wabaunsee and lyon counties, its branches watering the northeastern sections of the latter district. Indexes to death notices in the emporia gazette 18922012. Illustrated with portraits of prominent people, cuts of homes, stock, etc. Guide to lyon county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. Plat maps include information on property lines, lots, plot boundaries, streets, flood zones, public access, parcel numbers, lot dimensions, and easements. Click this link for marions firsthand account of concordia from the early days. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 33,690. Kansas genealogy free kansas genealogy access genealogy. Most historical maps of kansas were published in atlases and spans over 000 years of growth for the state. The original boundaries of the county were divided into three townships, marion, cedar and santa fe.
History of kearny county, kansas, two volumes, 1973. Barton county was established february 26, 1867, and was named for clara harlowe barton. This web site will attempt to identify all printed, microfilmed, and online directories, and their repositories, for the united states. Linn county is situated in the eastern tier of counties next to missouri, and in the third tier south from the kansas river. An illustrated historical atlas of lyon county, kansas. After county commissioners had voted 2 to 1 that the election had failed, county atty. Flint hills genealogical society this societys web site has a lot of useful information that may help your research.
Then the decade between 1860 and 1870 brought settlers shirley county was established on february 27, 1860, by the last kansas territorial legislature. Lyon county, kansas history and information page 2. Situated throughout the county are a number of historic sites, monuments and museums that tell the story of lyon counties rich history and culture. City directories 1870 1970 microfilm extensive selection of genealogy and local history books. Kansas historical society the kansas historical society includes the kansas museum of history, 16 state historic sites, state archives, historic preservation, and archeology. Situated in east central kansas, the county was initially created as breckenridge county by the first kansas territorial legislature. Early history of lyon county, kansas by lucinda jones. Box 555 emporia, ks, 66801 lyon county historical society. In the meanwhile, here are some famous and not so famous kansas murders worth reading about.
Lyon county comprises the emporia, ks micropolitan statistical area. This book traces the development of both a town and the county in which it resides from their origins in the 1850s through the original publication. History of state library of kansas based upon the kansas state library by allen gardiner the state library was founded on the basis of the kansas territorial library, first funded in 1855. Historical and supplemental documents are available below. Agnes city township is a township in lyon county, kansas, united states.
See more ideas about history books, kansas and history. I am particular interested in elmsdale, kansas, larned, hays, ray, and great bend. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. Railroads husbandry schools of kansas churches kansas journalism state societies prohibition in kansas the exodus18791880 navigation of the kaw flood of 1844 public lands appendix in memoriam post offices census of kansas. Shop today for informative books about kansas history at arcadia publishing and get the heritage. Telling the story of the most brutal murder in coffey. Includes info provided and written by historians and families of cowley county, kansas. Subject areas include railroad development, trails, westward expansion, frontier and pioneer life, western forts and military life, indian wars, the civil war, and western native american tribal histories and bibliographies. Gert goebel arrived in franklin county, missouri, in 1834, an eighteenyearold caught up in the early stages of a transformative immigration wave that eventually brought more than one hundred thousand newcomers from germany to missouri and several million to america. Breckenridge, who was elected vicepresident of the united states the next year. Reading genealogy in lyon county, ks usa 1,012,695 kansas 27,862 lyon county 895 reading 30. This societys web site has a lot of useful information that may help your research.
Welcome to lyon county kansas genealogy resources for the. Holds one of the largest collections of newspaper clippings arranged by family that is known in the entire country. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Situated in east central kansas, the county was initially created as breckenridge county by the first kansas territorial legislature in 1855, it was named for john c. List of books about state of kansas which includes historical. Digital book information 7852963296 email statewide services talking books 6203416280 email talking books. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Primary sources online from the kansas historical society.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Kansas civil war memorials and monuments lyon county. History of emporia and lyon county, kansas heritage. When first created, it was attached to madison county. Lyon county historical society receives humanities kansas. Our land a history of lyon county kansas ted mcdaniel on. This lyon county, kansas website is available for adoption. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In addition to two forts designated national historic sites, the state is home to two forts actively serving current u. The history of the sunflower state is the first new state history to appear in over twentyfive years and the most thoroughly researched ever published. Welcome to lyon county kansas genealogy resources for.
Dedicated to the pioneers of this section of kansas to whom too much credit cannot be given for undergoing the hardships and privations that were necessary in reclaiming that part of the great american desert now known as barton county, kansas, one of the richest and most prosperous sections of the country where the homes of the residents are surrounded by all that makes life worth living. It was made of brick and the corners were made of cut stone. It contains lithographic views and portraits of residents. List of books and articles about kansas history online. Lyon county, kansas public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. History of emporia and lyon county kansas by laura margaret french. Lyon county history bibliography kansas historical society.
Lyon county kansas 430 commercial emporia, ks 66801 620. Written to enlighten general readers within and well beyond the states borders, it offers coverage not found in previous histories. Internet archive lyon county, kansas military index source. Lyon county, kansas genealogy trails history group. Lyon county historical society 118 east 6th avenue emporia 66801 flint hills genealogical society po box 555 emporia, ks 668010555 websites edit edit source lyon county kansas genealogy research. If possible, id like something specifically on the political history which is very colorful, but i also want something on the general history of the city. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Breckenridge, for whom the county was named, was a secessionist, the name was changed to lyon for civil war general nathaniel lyon, who led lyon county soldiers in the battle of wilsons creek. Im looking for some good reads on kansas city history. Lyon county extension office kansas state university. History of shawnee county, kansas, and representative citizens one of the earliest county histories written about shawnee county is keyword searchable in electronic format. History of the county and its towns, as well as biographical outlines of many families.
Contains information for researching genealogy in lyon county ks, census, bios, obituary, birth, death, marriage, maps, and other records. In 1854, the kansas territory was organized, then in 1861 kansas became the 34th u. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Ivy township is a township in lyon county, kansas, united states. Once it was a beautiful valley where nomadic indians roamed. Lyon county, kansas history and information legends of kansas. The county was named for general nathaniel lyon, who was killed at the battle of wilsons creek in the civil war. The emporia public library is a taxsupported community resource providing access to informational, educational and recreational services, materials and programs to users of all ages. Extension is a place to obtain researched based information to help make informed decisions in our lives. It was renamed lyons in 1876, in honor of freeman j.
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. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Duckworth asked the state supreme court for its ruling. Old historical city, county and state maps of kansas. Columbus, the county seat of cherokee county, is situate almost exactly in the geographical center of the county. The southern boundary of the county is three miles north of the thirtyeighth parallel of north latitude. Explore the rich history of prarie life in the state of kansas. Create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about sign in. Coloring history legends of america presents a coloring book with bits of history. The first half of the book provides a chronological account. Robert mcclelland for 2nd district lyon county ks commissioner. The lyon county historical society has a museum, library, and archives that contain a large collection of local historical records and publications. Historical incidents of the first quarter of a century. The elkhart richfield battlers agreed that the population of morton county is 3,317 with 1,873 persons qualified to vote at the time of the special election last jan.
When first created, it was attached to madison county for all civil. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom. Kansas state board of agriculture first biennial report, 1878 information and map for lyon county source. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. The bloody benders labette county, kansas 18701873 the benders appeared to be an average family of homesteaders. The county is nestled in the flint hills region of eastern kansas about 100 miles southwest of kansas city.
Here in lyon county there are four extension agents specializing in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer science, 4h youth development, and horticulture and community development. History of emporia in lyon county, kansas by laura m. Most of these reports are county based, have been converted to pdf, and are available from links below. Volume i of both series includes an index but it is only an index of the submitters of the family histories. I really liked the lafayette county one, bates was interesting as well. Lyon county public health website for the safety of all lyon county residents and visitors.
Visit historic forts and trails in kansas to experience the story of the nations westward expansion and the growth of commerce. It is in extent twentyfour miles square, and is bounded on the north by franklin county, on the east by linn, on the south by allen, and on the west by coffey. Johnson county kansas firefighting and emergency medical service 1979 1990 by anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Search our register database for historic sites in the county. Indexes to early emporia and lyon county newspapers.
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