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| There are many things to see and hear that may surprise you. |
| Many very prominent people started their roots here in Schuyler County. The father and uncle of the Howard Hughes famous aviator and businessman were born here. Howard Robard Huges senior made his mark in the tool manufacturing and oil drilling business, Rupert Hughes was a famous novelist play write, and historian . Schuyler county was once home for elephants and many other exotic animals, yes circus, Diamond Billy Hall, helped put Schuyler county on the map. With his world acclaimed knowledge of horses and circus animals, there was always something exciting coming thru the area. The railroad was a very large part of our history, as well as the amazing amount of factories and industries that once made this a large thriving area. Each town of the county has some very interesting items and stories of the past that surprise even us residents. |
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| The Schuyler County Historical Society Museum |
| In the home of Diamond Billy Hall, the most remembered man of Schuyler County, many wonderful circus posters, photos, clothes from the past. A time capsule in itself. |
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| The Downing Depot Located in the city park south in Downing . It is named in the National Register of Historic Sites. Stop in and see some of the wonderfully preserved items. The Depot will be open most afternoons. Contact Willa Gooden at the Downing City Hall 660-397-2515 for additional information. |
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| Contacts for information of local items and events |
| These people have kindly volunteered to aid us in this great task, we thank them for their efforts. |
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| Downing information : Willa Gooden at Downing City Hall 660-379-2515, Bill or Margaret Mobley at 660-379-3778 or at Mobley's Antiques 660-379-2689 |
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| General Area Information : Ann Bunch 660-457-3739 Lancaster Excelsior Newspaper 660-457-3707 |
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