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    1. [MOHenry] Ghost Towns - Henry County
    2. Mike Flannigan
    3. Looking for the location of these ghost towns. If you have any information about where these are located, please write to the list. 3rd set for Henry County: Kimseys Mill - Henry county - Kimseys Mill was erected in 1837 on Honey Creek in Big Creek T. by Littlebury Kimsey. Might be near Garland, but I'm not sure. Kimseyville - Henry county - Kimseyville was located in Big Creek T. It was named for a family of Kimseys, who settled there. Might be near Garland, but I'm not sure. Locust Grove - Henry county - Locust Grove was a settlement and office in Bethlehem T. It was named for its location in a locust grove. Mallard - Henry county - Mallard was a station on the K C & S RR in central Honey Creek T. where duck hunters got off the train. It was named for the duck. Marvin Post Office - Henry county - Marvin PO was located in Davis T. near where Delmar now stands. It was named for a minister, who was a prominent citizen and was in the legislature. North Post Office - Henry county - North PO was located in Clinton Township on the Kansas City, Forth Scott and Memphis RR. It was named for a man who came from the E and operated the mines for a short time. Parks Settlement - Henry county - Parks Settlement was located in Leesville T. It was started in 1833, and named from the Parks family that came from Lincoln Co. Kentucky in 1830. I think this is SW of Tightwad. Mike Flannigan

    09/16/2001 07:13:28
    1. [MOHenry] Ghost Towns - Henry County
    2. Mike Flannigan
    3. Looking for the location of these ghost towns. If you have any information about where these are located, please write to the list. 4th and last set for Henry County: Patrick - Henry county - Patrick was located in the N central part of the county. It may have been named for the Christian name of Patrick Henry. Thorntons Ferry - Henry county - Thorntons Ferry was a ferry across Grand River operated by John T. Thornton. Toledo Post Office - Henry county - Toledo PO was located in Springfield T. It was laid out in 1860 on land granted by R. Robinson and L. Greeson. Probably located somewhat near Calhoun. Tope Post Office - Henry county - Tope PO was located in Osage T. It was named for G. M. Tope, who owned the store. Uneeda - Henry county - Uneeda was a hamlet in central Bear Creek T. started by Mr Newton Hurst about 1895. It was named for Uneeda Biscuit. Probably located a few miles E of Montrose. Wades Mill - Henry county - Wades Mill was erected in Tebo T. in 1835 by Richard Wade, for whom it was named. Maybe located near Wade Cemetery? Waverly - Henry county - Waverly was located in the northwestern part of the county. Whites Ferry - Henry county - Whites Ferry was located near the crossing at Brownington in the Grand River. It was operated by David White. This is flooded by Truman lake now. Mike Flannigan

    09/19/2001 02:03:30