The Alma newspaper indicated that the fire began in the belfry, that apparently a spark from the chimney ignited a bird’s nest in the bell tower, causing the fire.
1885 Wabaunsee County Plat Map – Pages scanned by Greg Hoots and assembled and stitched by Tom Parish.
Map of school districts in Wabaunsee County in 1882.
Wabaunsee County Schools
Pavilion School boys enjoy a game of marbles during recess. This photo, dated 1936 identifies the boys, left to right as Dan Glover, Dale Feyh, Dale Townsend and Bill Ekart.
Wabaunsee County Video Recollections
Explore Flint Hills Caves
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How did the church burn?
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The Alma newspaper indicated that the fire began in the belfry, that apparently a spark from the chimney ignited a bird’s nest in the bell tower, causing the fire.
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I believe my ancestors, Henry Alysious Streckfus and Theresa Schott were married at this church in 1889 by Rev Father Koenhover
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