1857 – Appeared in the Independence Civilian a small news item of great interest suggesting that there be formed a “County Agricultural Fair”. 1858 – The first county fair was held in Independence on Oct. 13-14, 1858. A Buchanan Co. Agricultural Society was organized on March 20, 1858. A Board of Managers, comprising of 5…
Full Article >>At the Buchanan County Fair in 1904 one of the nation’s biggest headline makers – Carrie Nation – spoke at the county fair before a crowd of 7,000 persons. She gave a temperance talk and was well received by the audience. Carrie Nation’s visit in Independence was a quiet affair. She did not bring out…
Full Article >>The First Buchanan Co. Historical Society began in 1941, with R.J. Hekel, President. Because of WW 11 many of the early efforts were abandoned, but the donated artifacts at that time are still in our archives. The Second Buchanan Co. Historical Society began in 1961 with a Certificate of Incorporation being filed April, 24, 1961…
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