By Joel Suárez In 1863, Union General Thomas Ewing, Jr. issued Order No. 11 that led to the forced abandonment of homes and destruction of property for many people living in Cass, Bates, Jackson, and Vernon counties during the height of the Civil War. Now, on the 160th anniversary of Order No. 11, Cass County Historical Society (CCHS) is partnering with …
Better Homes Campaign: April 27-May 3, 1930
By Sam Sagastume The Better Homes Campaign, sponsored by the Cass County Council of Farm Women, was an opportunity for local families to learn about, make, and view easy and inexpensive improvements to home and community. On November 15, 1929, at their annual meeting to plan the next year’s work, the Cass County Council of Farm Women decided to sponsor …
Tornadoes of 1912
By Sam Sagastume On June 15, 1912, southern Cass County, Missouri experienced the most destructive storm it had ever seen. Two tornadoes ripped through the area. One was in Drexel, ending northeast of town, and the other in the southeast part of Cass County and the northeastern part of Bates County. Lacking the life-saving weather-tracking technology of today, residents of …