Honnell - Means Honor Garden

Honnell - Means Honor Garden (HM1H6U)

Location: Everest, KS 66424 Brown County
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N 39° 40.596', W 95° 25.467'

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A Family Whose Roots Run Deep in Everest Community Spirit


Thomas Corwin Honnell

1840 - 1919


1840 - Born in Shelby County, Ohio

1857 - Teacher in Ohio Schools

1861 - Captain in the Union Army

Injured at Chic[k]amauga

Shook President Lincoln's Hand

1870 - Bought a 160 Acre Farm Two Miles Southeast of Everest

1883 - One of the Everest City Founders

1901 - Founder and President of Union State Bank

1905 - Served Two Terms in the Kansas State Legislature


T. C. Honnell's life was a life of service. Service to his family, his community and his country and [sic] was illuminated by innumerable acts of kindness to those whose lives he touched. He enjoyed great success throughout his life, but his greatest heritage was his vast circle of friends.


Hiram Malcolm Means

1859 - 1944


1859 - Born in Southern Illinois

1880 - Teacher in Illinois Schools

1886 - Moved to Kansas and Earned a Teaching Degree at Emporia State

1896 - Moved to Everest and Became Principal of Everest High School

1898 - Married Maud Honnell (Daughter of Thomas Honnell and First Graduate of Everest High School)

1903 - Joined Union State Bank

1907 - Founder of Everest Christian Church

1919 - President of Union State Bank, Board President - Everest Library, Director of the Everest City Band


H. M. Means' contributions were significant in shaping the town of Everest as it grew following the pioneer era. He was widely remembered as a man of integrity who upheld high personal standards in all dealings with his fellow men. He was a counselor and friend to all who knew him.
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Date Added Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 2:45am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 292065 N 4394673
Decimal Degrees39.67660000, -95.42445000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 40.596', W 95° 25.467'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 40' 35.76" N, 95° 25' 28.02" W
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Area Code(s)785
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Closest Postal AddressAt or near 335-397 S 5th St, Everest KS 66424, US
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