On January 14, 1914, six men were killed in an accident at a deep shaft mine one mile south of Mulberry, Kansas.
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National Spaghetti Day (1/4): History of Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli
Originally posted January 3, 2017 To celebrate National Spaghetti Day on January 4, we took a visit to Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli. We interviewed owner, Ethan Edwards, about the history of the deli and the popularity of the pasta recipes that have been around for years. Pallucca’s Meat Market […]
Find your fun in Frontenac, Kansas: Where coal mining history meets community spirit
Located on the Frontier Military Historic Byway, Frontenac, Kansas is renowned for its rich coal-mining history and vibrant community spirit, making it one of my top small-town destinations in the Southeastern region.
This Charming, Overlooked Kansas Community Is An Affordable Gem With A Vibrant Ethnic Heritage And Culture
As a state with many small towns rich in culture, there are still few places that have the vibrant ethnic heritage that can be found in Pittsburg.
44 killed in Frontenac mining disaster on November 9, 1888
November 9 marks a somber anniversary in Southeast Kansas. In 1888, 44 men, ages 13-to-45, were killed in Frontenac in the state’s largest mine disaster. 10 nationalities were represented in the deaths: America, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, and Scotland.
Preview the new Heritage Hall Museum in Frontenac
I got to preview the immersive museum that features rooms designed to bring Frontenac’s mining, entrepreneurship, and religious past to life while honoring its Southeast Kansas roots.
5 Historic Stops in Southeast Kansas
This isn’t just a list of places, it’s a journey through time, through stories etched into the very soil of small towns and dusty highways.
From Coal Dust to Corn Liquor – Bootlegging in Southeast Kansas
There’s a quiet poetry to small-town museums, the kind you only hear if you lean in close enough. We found that on a damp morning walk through the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Town Changing Dedication
Good people do what must be done, give all they can give, then gently bow out, taking no credit. Seth Nutt is one of those people.
Tiny details in mural brings Frontenac history to life
You’ll have to look twice and look often to see all the details hidden in the mural along Mike Hagerty’s workshop in the old Obertos Texeco building. Hagerty and his family are longtime Frontenac residents with more than a little Raider pride.
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