The first homestead claim in Howard County was filed on March 11, 1871. St. Paul was appointed the county seat in May, and retained that title over Dannebrog in a close 1874 election. A wooden courthouse was built in St. Paul in 1877. By June 1912, . . . — — Map (db m181691) HM
The cemetery was established in 1876, one year after the first settlers of the Czech club “Slovania” arrived in the Warsaw vicinity. The plot was donated by Martin Slobodny. Initially, Sunday worship was held around a large wooden cross in the . . . — — Map (db m181795) HM
Mayor 14 years
Expanded the water supply system.
Purchased the power and light plant.
Established the city library.
In 1936, on this site, a fire destroyed the Fleming Lumber and Coal Company and Carpenter Scarbourgh's Tools.
We . . . — — Map (db m76947) HM
Grover Cleveland Alexander, the third winningest pitcher in major league baseball history, was born near Elba, Nebraska, on February 26, 1887. After pitching for local and minor league teams, Alexander signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. In 1911, . . . — — Map (db m104682) HM