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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNSW_frontenac-kansas_Pittsburg-KS.html
Frontenac, Kansas first came into being when the coal mining industry moved into the area during the late 1800s. The Santa Fe Railroad leased the land around what is present-day Frontenac, and formed the Cherokee and Pittsburg Coal and Mining Comp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNS7_southeast-kansas-coal-mining_Pittsburg-KS.html
Phase One: Pioneer MiningThe coal fields of Cherokee and Crawford Counties covered over 300 square miles of land, making it a prime area for coal mining. When early settlers first moved into the area in the 1800's, they were amazed to see the coal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNQZ_the-weir-pittsburg-coalfield_Pittsburg-KS.html
With the discovery of coal in Cherokee and Crawford Counties in the late 1860's, thousands came to work the mines. Some came from American towns and cities but most were immigrants from Europe. Over fifty nationalities settled in this area. Many l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMVW_immigrant-park_Pittsburg-KS.html
During the latter half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century a diverse population of European immigrants came to Southeast Kansas in search of a better life. The first view of Pittsburg for many was from the depot of the Frisc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEQO_pittsburg-state-university-gymnasium_Pittsburg-KS.html
On this site stood the first university gymnasium/fieldhouse. Built in 1922, it was torn down in 1972, following the opening of the Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building. Several bricks and the building plaque from the gymnasium are featur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEM6_chandler-hall_Pittsburg-KS.html
Chandler Hall stood on this site from 1922 until 2002. Built as the first campus cafeteria, the building was occupied by the Home Economics Department, now the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. It was dedicated as Chandler Hall in 1964 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDDE_pittsburg-state-university-veterans-amphitheater_Pittsburg-KS.html
(Center Panel) "Pittsburg State Universityhonors sons and daughterswho answered the callof the nation.We are ever gratefulfor their many sacrificesin peace and warthat freedom would prevail." (Left Panel) "Honor to the soldier and sailor everyw…