She was a bright student, and skipped freshman year at college. The kansas conflict and the question of statehood for the territory became a national issue and figured in the 1860 republican party platform. To view a list of local ballot measures in sumner county, kansas, click here. Salter became the first woman to win political office in united states history when she was elected mayor of argonia as a member of the prohibition party. See the fact file below for more information about kansas or download the comprehensive worksheet collection to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, paperback. History of kearny county, kansas, two volumes, 1973. This database was specially created for the kansas 150 celebration. Simple simons pizza is available at the counter and seating is available. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed. Lines 1867 cattle trade of the west and southwest mccoy, joseph g. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom. Argonia, kansas is the,542nd largest city in the united states as of 2018.
A man who had survived a murderous proslavery massacre in 1858 hanged his wouldbe executioner five years later. More information find this pin and more on where weve been and where we have yet to go by women winning in the nation. This book has been made possible by the efforts of many people in addition to the members of the argonia centennial history book committeetitle page verso. Susanna salter was added to the ballot as a joke, but won two. Important events, famous birthdays and historical deaths from our searchable. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 501. List of kansas ballot measures and sumner county, kansas ballot measures. Charles robinson was the first governor and james h. Kansas history kansas state library, ks official website. The city of argonia in argonia, kansas is located near the scenic banks of the.
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World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Kisers memory by upgrading thomas public record with words and pictures, signing thomas memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. Argonia real estate argonia ks homes for sale zillow. Shirley robinson passed away on august 3, 2017 in argonia, kansas. Request the official kansas travel guide, kansas travel guide. Through these letters of early pioneers, most from sumner county, kansas, one can imagine the hardships and perils they faces while traveling by wagon across the prairie not to mention the difficulties of establishing a new home and breaking the. Founded in 1961 by the legislature as a part of the kansas centennial celebration, the kansas sports hall of fame mission is to honor those whose involvement in sports brought pride to themselves, their communities, and the entire state of kansas and to educate and inspire future generations of kansans to achieve greatness both on the fields of athletic competition and as leaders with. His parents both worked long hours and paid little attention to their children at home. Red illustrated paper cover with minor shelf wear, stapled spine. Women were given the right to vote, as long as they lived in a city of either the first, second, or third class. Argoniaarea historical tornado activity is slightly above kansas state average. James was born on september 28, 1930 and passed away on friday, january 11, 2019. List of books and articles about kansas history online.
As a student, she met a young man named lewis salter, who wanted to be an attorney, and was the son of melville salter, former lt. This is the facebook group for people with a connection to the city of argonia, kansas. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. Sumner county history bibliography kansas historical society. Amanuensis monday flashbacks from milan and argonia, kansas. Jackson, jefferson and pottawatomie counties kansas portrait and biographical album sold, no longer available. Zillow has 8 homes for sale in argonia ks matching. Argonia boasts a rich history amid modern urbanization. You dont want to miss any fun when you come, so visit the kansas tourism site to get more info.
Salter became the first woman to win political office in united states history. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. Adrian and his wife, toni, have two children and live in overland park, kansas. Argonia by grace l handy paperback signed 1976 from. Susanna madora salter, first woman mayor in the united states. This is the best comprehensive book on kansas history. Explore a wide range of universities and colleges in argonia, kansas. In 1887, a historic event took place in kansas, predicating susannas political future. Sumner county, kansas wellington argonia mayfield ks 1987. Mar 12, 2020 she was a bright student, and skipped freshman year at college. City of argonia in argonia, ks offers historical attractions and a livable. To view a list of statewide measures in kansas, click here. Kansas became a state in 1861, with the capital at topeka. Though born in pittsburg, kansas, he grew up in wichita.
Mar 26, 2020 if your business provides an interesting product or service to pilots, flight crews, aircraft, or users of the argonia municipal airport, you should consider listing it here. Argonia area historical tornado activity is slightly above kansas state average. Argonia, kansas phone book listings, including common argonia, kansas phone scams plus local white pages and yellow pages. Argonia high argonia, kansas high school, middle school. The city of argonia in argonia, kansas is located near the scenic banks of the chikaskia river and along the bnsf railroad in western sumner county. Jun 28, 2018 in 1887, a historic event took place in kansas, predicating susannas political future. Women in argonia, a town of the third class, were, therefore, eligible to vote. He has previously worked at the kansas historical society, uwmilwaukee archives, the national press club library and archives in washington, d. Sumner county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Yet the facts of kansas history are important to study. Argonia parent education guide spring semester 2020. To start the listing process, click on the button below. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. It was named after the ship argo in greek mythology. Cutler first published his history of the state of kansas in 1883, arvonia was still a hopeful little town in osage county with a population of 150 souls with one of the prettiest oneroom schoolhouses. Argonia, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. View the web version of the printed guide below, or fill out the form and get the guides sent straight to your door. Click on the book to order today or stop by the schgs research center and. Get the latest news and information from the conference. It reminds us that kansas is important, a pivotal player in american history.
Argonia white pages phone books in kansas ks whitepages. Argonia is a city in sumner county, kansas, united states. The plaque was donated by the womans kansas day club and its unveiling and presentation was the culmination of a project conceived by the president of the club, stella b. They got married, as you might have guessed, and moved to a city in kansas called argonia. Guide to sumner county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Susanna madora salter first woman mayor kansas historical.
James was a resident of argonia, kansas at the time of passing. Formed in the chaos of the beginnings of the civil war, kansas has transformed itself from the vast prairieland of the mid19th century into the important crossroads of american industry that it is today. Oct 21, 2002 this is the best comprehensive book on kansas history. The towns are provided to verify the location, but may not be referenced in the book.
Salter to the mayoral ballot of argonia, kansas, as a prank to discourage women from running for office. Alabama aljaska arizona arkansas colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia havaji idaho illinois indiana iowa juzna dakota juzna karolina kalifornija kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi. Our member, retail, and fundraising organization supports and promotes kansas history through the kansas historical society, a state agency. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools. Argonia umc argonia kansas great plains conference. Lane, an active freestater during the 1850s, one of the u. The city of argonia had a population of 462 as of july 1, 2019. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. You dont want to miss any fun when you come, so visit the kansas tourism site to. Argonia ranks in the lower quartile for diversity index when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in kansas. A whole variety of movementsthe antislavery movement, womens suffrage, prohibition, populism and other key movements blossomed in kansas. Susanna dora salter, born on in at age she was elected mayor of argonia, kansas, becoming the woman mayor and the woman elected to political office in the united states. Funeral home services for shirley are being provided by day funeral home.
John goodman passed away on april 26, 2018 in argonia, kansas. This listing is for the following county history book. A wellstocked groceryconvenience store and gas station. Argonia white pages argonia phone directory lookup.
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