Concordia in Cloud County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Holly Stoll / Hallie Garwood
September 8, 1902 - October 9, 1972
— Train to Clyde, Kansas in 1911 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2021
1. Holly Stoll / Hallie Garwood Marker
Holly Leroy Stoll was born in Tompkins County, New York to alcoholic parents. He and his younger sister Marie were removed from that home after an uncle reported their neglect. Marie was placed with a grandmother and Holly was put in an orphanage. In October of 1911 he boarded a train to Clyde, Kan. He was placed in the loving home of Bardy and Linda Garwood. They changed his name to Hallie. The Garwoods treated Hallie as their own, even going so far as to try and get custody of Hallie’s little sister Marie. Hallie learned farming from Bardy and took over the farming and trucking operations in 1941 when Bardy passed away. Hallie married Ellen McDonough and they were the parents of three children.
Erected 2017 by National Orphan Train Complex; and The Charles H. & Isabell Blosser Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1902.
Location. 39° 34.239′ N, 97° 39.518′ W. Marker is in Concordia, Kansas, in Cloud County. Marker is on East 7th Street east of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker and sculpture are located beside the walkway just to the left of the Cloud County Historical Museum south entrance. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rudolph Jubelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Michalena Birraglio / Lena Nelson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Irma Craig Schnieders (about 300 feet away); George Jacobs Ducrow (about 300 feet away); Jessie Feit / Teresa Bieker (about 300 feet away); Michael and Walter Nolan (about 400 feet away); Agent Anna Laura Hill (about 400 feet away); Anna Louise Doherty / Louise Simpson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concordia.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Orphan Train Movement
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1. Hallie Comes Home. Eleven-year-old Holly was taken in by Bardy and Melinda Garwood. The Garwoods had been married for thirteen years and had not been able to have children of their own. Bardy was patient and loving with Hallie as he taught him about the farm animals and how to run a farm. Hallie loved school and did well. He attended Clyde High School, but quit before graduation to help Bardy run the farm and he started a trucking business of his own. Hallie remained in contact with his sister and his Uncle George exchanged
2. Marker detail: Holly Stoll / Hallie Garwood
2. A History of the Orphan Trains. When the Orphan Train movement began, in the mid-19th century, it was estimated that approximately 30,000 abandoned children were living on the streets of New York. And over the 75 year span of the Orphan Train movement, it is estimated that between 150,000 and 200,000 children were relocated to new homes via the Orphan Trains. (Submitted on November 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2021
3. Holly Stoll / Hallie Garwood Sculpture
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 5, 2021
4. Holly Stoll / Hallie Garwood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
