Tag Archives: Damming the Osage

BRIDGING THE OSAGE

Posted on November 7, 2012 by admin

 Hand colored postcard, circa 1910 Marais des Cygnes, variously creatively spelled, is the principal extension of the Osage River. Through Kansas it’s a more bridge-able stream, and was crossed in many places by iron truss bridges beginning in the 1870s. … Continue reading →

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PAPINVILLE PICNIC AND HARMONY MISSION TOUR

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

Phyllis Stewart of the Papinville Historical and Cemetery Association explains the history and significance of Harmony Mission to the crowd. The Papinville, Missouri, Historical Association held its annual picnic this year on the first day of autumn. This afforded the … Continue reading →

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DEATH OF THE SCHELL CITY BRIDGE

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

Just north and west of Schell City, Missouri, down the old “River Road” are the ruins of an iron truss bridge that for a hundred years spanned the Osage River, connecting Schell City and Rockville. It’s not far from where … Continue reading →

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