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Tag Archives: Railroads

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Posted byhsotrApril 1, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Cattle, History, Horses, Livestock, Music, Native Americans, Nature, Pastures, Railroads, The West, Travel, Water, Weather

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers.

Posted byhsotrAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Health, Breeding, Cattle, Fencing, History, Livestock, Railroads, The West

What Is History?

What Is History?

Too many historical sources cover strictly the events without delving into the whys, wherefores, and what-came-of-its.

Posted byhsotrJune 9, 2021July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, History, Homeschooling, Railroads, Writing

Rain Follows the Plow

Rain Follows the Plow

Around 1880, a wet spell descended on most of the Great Plains. Wild speculations were indulged in as to what caused it.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 14, 2020July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Field Crops, History, Nature, Railroads, Water, Weather

Kansas Historical Markers

Kansas Historical Markers

Over 120 historical markers dot the Kansas landscape, telling the story of our fascinating state.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 22, 2018July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, Links, Native Americans, Railroads, The West, Travel

Pros and Cons of the Interstate Highway System

Pros and Cons of the Interstate Highway System

The interstate highway system was neither an unmixed blessing nor an unmitigated curse.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 26, 2016July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:History, Railroads, Travel

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park has the distinction of being the first rail trail in Kansas, following the line of the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 30, 2015July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Birdwatching, History, Nature, Railroads, Travel

The First Trans-Continental Railroad

The First Trans-Continental Railroad

The construction of the the Transcontinental Railroad had a profound effect on America. It was symbolic of a young nation’s desire to stretch from sea to shining sea.

Posted byhsotrMarch 19, 2015July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, Family, History, Railroads, The West

Historical Atlas of Kansas

Historical Atlas of Kansas

If you love Kansas history, have we found the book for you! The Historical Atlas of Kansas contains over 70 maps of Kansas, past and present.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 19, 2015July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, Cattle, Field Crops, History, Native Americans, Nature, Railroads, Sheep, The West, Water, Weather

The 100th Meridian in History

The 100th Meridian in History

The 100th meridian was why pioneers rushed across the country to stake claims on the coast instead of gradually pushing westward.

Posted byhsotrOctober 28, 2014July 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Field Crops, History, Railroads, The West, Weather

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