Long ago on independence square (Washington, Jackson: cheaply, construction, closing)

[WCHS'59]

More info from the web on Dallas, Mo.

In 1992, the last home built in Dallas was razed.

In 1855, Jim Bridger retired to Dallas. Wonder how he came to be buried sixteen miles away in Mount Washington cemetery?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Ha! That is funny. I thought you picked up on Pearl's topic of Watts Mill the page after Blue Mills.

I was unaware of "Dallas" And yes, that part of your post puzzled me since I didn't get the connection.

Where are you finding all these maps? Are they part of the Historical Atlas published by JaCo Historical Society? I bought one from 1877 at the HS located in the Commerce Bank bldg on Truman & Main. Has great info.

This photo came from a 1904 plat book.

When I was small I heard announcers frequently mention Indian Creek on TV and radio. It seemed like it was flooding often. I thought it was in Kansas......

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Chuckle--this is hilarious--when I posted this, I did not see Watt's Mill right there are the north bank of Indian Creek. Never even noticed Watts owning all that land. Getting old, I guess.

Watt's Mill is an excellent answer even though it was not what I was referring to.

The blanked out portion is the community of Dallas. Today, most everyone has heard of Watt's Mill but I doubt if many know about Dallas--I didn't.

From PW on Watts Mill:

. . . stood on the north bank of Indian Creek where the stream flowed across flat rocks and tumbled over a waterfall. The location, in the shady wooded area of 103rd Street and State Line, was dedicated June 10, 1974, as a historic site. (Italics added)

Thousands . . .left this mill and campsite during the trail days after George and John Fitzhugh built the mill in 1838 (Add: a year after Blue Mills) . . . Watts acquired the mill in 1850

The building was dismantled in 1942 and nine tons of cast iron and steel parts were junked. Still the beauty of IC has been preserved, the water falls over stepped ledges of rock around the curve where the mill stood, cutting thru the present WM Shopping Center.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

From PW on Watts Mill:

. . . stood on the north bank of Indian Creek where the stream flowed across flat rocks and tumbled over a waterfall. The location, in the shady wooded area of 103rd Street and State Line, was dedicated June 10, 1974, as a historic site. (Italics added)

Thousands . . .left this mill and campsite during the trail days after George and John Fitzhugh built the mill in 1838 (Add: a year after Blue Mills) . . . Watts acquired the mill in 1850

The building was dismantled in 1942 and nine tons of cast iron and steel parts were junked. Still the beauty of IC has been preserved, the water falls over stepped ledges of rock around the curve where the mill stood, cutting thru the present WM Shopping Center.

1942, I suspect that nine tons of iron and steel scrap went to the war effort.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

This photo came from a 1904 plat book.

When I was small I heard announcers frequently mention Indian Creek on TV and radio. It seemed like it was flooding often. I thought it was in Kansas......

Indian Creek flows out of Johnson County into KC, eventually reaching the Blue River. And it still floods.

[WCHS'59]

What was the last official role that Fort Osage played in history of the west?

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

What was the last official role that Fort Osage played in history of the west?

Tourist trap!

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Where are you finding all these maps? Are they part of the Historical Atlas published by JaCo Historical Society? I bought one from 1877 at the HS located in the Commerce Bank bldg on Truman & Main. Has great info.

One great source for historical maps (and so much more) is Missouri Digital Heritage...

Missouri Digital Heritage : Browse All Collections (by Title)

P.S. The JCHS has moved back into the restored Courthouse.

[WCHS'59]

There are 37 sites in Missouri which have been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

What was the first place in Jackson County, Missouri, to be nominated as a National Historic Landmark? (It came close to being the first in the state)

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

There are 37 sites in Missouri which have been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

What was the first place in Jackson County, Missouri, to be nominated as a National Historic Landmark? (It came close to being the first in the state)

Our beloved Fort Osage