Perry lake, just a few miles west of town, offers camping, fishing, and boating on one of kansas prettiest lakes. See more ideas about iowa, oskaloosa iowa and history. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Visit the friends of the library store 602 liberty street oskaloosa, ks 66066 open saturdays 10am12pm. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,1 people, 435 households, and 281 families living in the city. Oskaloosa, from the kansas documentary survey project. The county seat was then moved to oskaloosa in 1858 with a majority. The population was 11,463 in the 2010 census, an increase from 10,938 in the 2000 census. Links to information on the history of ozawkieosawkeeosawkie.
Oskaloosa je grad u americkoj saveznoj drzavi kanzas. Early days in jefferson county, oskaloosa independent. Town hall and city united states free directory united states town halls and towns. Oskaloosa, kansas history and information legends of america. The collection of the library contains 10,404 volumes. The city of oskaloosa officially became the county seat of jefferson county, kansas, in 1864. This glimpse into past history of jefferson county kansasit is referred to as old jefferson town this is a fun place to walk around and view a museum, old church, and old band stand, an old jail, the childhood home of john stuart curry artist, a beautiful pond and native. Old jefferson town is a unique collection of vintage buildings from different. Oskaloosa is part of the topeka, kansas metropolitan statistical area 2010 census.
This makes the city the first in kansas to elect a city administration that has only women. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. At the time of its destruction, it was the oldest courthouse in the state of kansas. Oskaloosa is the county seat of mahaska county, iowa, united states. The historical building marker project was started in early 2018 as an effort by main street volunteers to celebrate the history of several iconic buildings in and around downtown oskaloosa. The projected crime rate data displayed above was generated from the trends and crime data available from previous years of actual. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,1. Zillow has 15 homes for sale in oskaloosa ks matching. It was at oskaloosa that doy would get his escort guard to protect the train. Much of the history of jefferson county can be seen at old jefferson town in oskaloosa. Town oskaloosa in the region kansas town hall directory. Located in oskaloosa, the jefferson county historical society has moved and preserved these historic buildings to a nearly ten acre park on u.
Located in kansas region, the oskaloosa town is an a local administrative entity run by a mayor. Old jefferson town oskaloosa, kansas history museum. The source of actual data on this oskaloosa, kansas crime rate report is the fbi report of offenses known to law enforcement for the corresponding year or years. History of jefferson county jefferson county, ks official website. Jefferson county historical society, oskaloosa, kansas. Jefferson county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Oskaloosa, missouri disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with. Angie holland is a staff writer for the oskaloosa herald and a history buff herself. Patrick, of jefferson and calhoun counties, kansas, was one of the freestate leaders and, although he finally died full of years and honor, had a most narrow escape from death in the most exciting period of the border troubles. The next time you drive through town, the street names just take on a new meaning than they had before. The site of the present town of oskaloosa was settled as a land claim in february, 1855, by dr. Oskaloosa kansas territory jefferson county jayhawkers. John doys attempt to help africanamericans elude slavery rolled to.
Oskaloosa white pages phone books in iowa ia whitepages. Recapture your memories, share with your family, and reconnect with your classmates. Whether you want to know about oskaloosas history, census information, data or when the library is open, these key links make it easy to get around oskaloosa virtually. There were 480 housing units at an average density of 470. View the 1967 oskaloosa high school yearbook for free, or buy a reprint. In august, 1855, jesse newell, joseph fitsimons, with several others, came from iowa to select a place for settlement somewhere in the state of kansas. The oldest record of the oskaloosa fire department dates back to march 10, 1871.
We invite you to take a look at our city through this site and the links. This library is affiliated with oskaloosa ks public library. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. Get to know your ancestors storiesthe lives they lived, their hardships and triumphs. Oskaloosaarea historical tornado activity is slightly above kansas state average. Fully searchable find any name or location instantly. In 1962, jefferson county occupied a new courthouse built on the same location. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. Lowman mayor with a city council composed entirely of women. Jefferson county, kansas kansas historical society. Town hall, coordinates, email address, mayor, population, map, tourism, activities, weather, hotel, real estate, company.
Oskaloosa public library 301 south market st, oskaloosa, iowa 52577 641 6730441. Items selected from files of the oskaloosa independent. Oskaloosa big brothers big sisters program manager erin parker has been on the job for almost a year now and while she has made significant strides in the direction of the organization, she is in need of volunteers to continue her efforts of finding bigs for her littles. Oskaloosa public library oskaloosa ks public library. During the dull times, in the early history of oskaloosa, several of the most prominent men. The mahaska county historical society pictorial book is a hardbound volume filled with 120 pages of local photographs, published by the herald and will be for sale at the book vault before december, 2017.
Kansas history web sites directory of historical kansas persons and. Jefferson county history bibliography kansas historical society. He was born january 28, 1945 the son of gerald albert and. Jefferson county historical society, oskaloosa, kansas has 590 members. The library serves a population of 2,149 residents. The new city of ozawkie became incorporated and the first mayor, w. The county seat of jefferson county, oskaloosa is one of the oldest towns in the county, having been settled by dr. Family trees are just not complete without the details available in. Old jefferson town oskaloosa 2020 all you need to know.
An important resource for the study and research of jefferson county, kansas history including civil war history and genealogy. Jefferson county historical society, oskaloosa, kansas public. Larry mac molder larry mac molder, 74, of kansas city, ks. A group of citizens of oskaloosa met and agreed to form what they called a hook and ladder company. Jefferson county historical society, oskaloosa, kansas has 584 members.
Yearbooks home kansas oskaloosa oskaloosa high school 1967 yearbook. But he and the africanamericans he carried with him never made it to oskaloosa. Artist john steuart curry jefferson county is rich in history and home to the famous artist john steuart curry 18971946, a native of winchester. Osky pride just a little page to celebrate our hometown. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Oskaloosa real estate oskaloosa ks homes for sale zillow. As county seat, the city is home to the courthouse, law enforcement, ambulance, fire station, post office, various restaurants, variety stores, gas stations and medical offices. Discover more about your ancestors than names and dates in oskaloosa newspapers. Patrick mccreary passed away on march 8, 2020 at the age of 76 in oskaloosa, kansas. Oskaloosa is a city in and the county seat of jefferson county, kansas, united states.
Funeral home services for patrick are being provided by barnett family funeral home. Thanks to king construction for use of winch and john laduke fir his skills of handling the bell. Oskaloosa can trace its roots back to the time that the state of iowa was born. Billy kelly was also part of this team to build a great new home for the bell. In honor of thomas jefferson 17431826, the author of. History of oskaloosa oskaloosa, ia official website. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info.
Service record book of men and women of oskaloosa, kansas and community including ozawkie and mclouth genealogy gophers oskaloosa newspapers and obituaries. The first post office in oskaloosa was created in november 1856. Were always interested in hearing about news in our. Guide to jefferson county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records. This fascinating and detailed cd contains all of the following material in three separate sections, all on one cd. He had had to travel from lawrence without protection.
Welcome to the heart of oskaloosa city data where you can quickly find the key oskaloosa detailed data and census information you need. City of oskaloosa, ks kansas community network history, john. The gravel roads in southern jefferson county, kansas, are silent about where an underground railroad catastrophe played out 158 years ago. Oskaloosa, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc6, leti utc5. Oskaloosa genealogy in mahaska county, ia usa 1,015,348 iowa 31,533 mahaska county 284 oskaloosa 93. List of books about state of kansas which includes historical information about its counties and cities too. Oskaloosa derives its name from ouscaloosa who according to town lore was a creek princess who married seminole chief osceola. Oskaloosa guard information is from doys book, the narrative of john doy, of lawrence, kansas, a plain unvarnished truth. Old jefferson town tells the story of jefferson county, kansas in a collection of eight restored and furnished vintage buildings moved from various locations in jefferson county. As a public health precaution due to covid19 coronavirus, all smithsonian museums are closed temporarily and all public programs, events, and tours are canceled through june 1.
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