Scott County Genealogical Society Holds Regular Meetings

The Scott County Genealogical Society holds a regular monthly meeting for those in the community who are interested in the history of the area. Every Second Thursday at 7:00 p.m., please feel free to attend their meeting at the Scott County Library meeting room. (Kathy Hoeme 1.30.07)

New Scott County History Links

Stan Hutchins sent two interesting links to articles that concern Scott City/Scott County history. I hope you will take time to read through each, if you are interested in the past of this area.

El Cuartelejo Article Squaw's Den Article

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Here is new information to make you aware of the exciting happenings at the El Quartelejo ruins in the state park. The Kansas State Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (owners of the site), and The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have joined forces and are preparing to raise funds to construct a visitor center and building to preserve and help to interpret this historic and unique place. It is the top priority of the DAR, as well as the Historical Society. There was a meeting held in Scott City the week of March 12th, to explain the procedure that will be followed. The state architect showed a preliminary sketch and the DAR had a sample fund raising brochure to peruse. (Provided by Larry Hoeme---3/24/06)

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The following link was provided by Kathy Hoeme. It will take you to more historical information about this area in addition to geneological resources and links: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/scott/ (3/24/06)

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Keystone Gallery is the place to visit to learn about the area's prehistoric past. Chuck Bonner and Barbara Shelton have an interesting website you can browse to learn more... (3/19/06)

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The El Quartelejo Museum is located on West 96 Highway in Scott City. Their current special exhibit is the artwork of Jerry Thomas, 1977 graduate of SCHS. The museum can be contacted at P. O. Box 155, Scott City, Kansas, 67871. E-mail address: scmuseum@scglobal.net . Telephone: 620.872.5912.

www.scottcity.net/info/history.html Historical Background of Scott City/County