The Buffalo Reflex reported that, “The Kansas prodigals continue to return to old Dallas (County) thoroughly disgusted with that windy and grasshopper country.”
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July 14, 1818
General Nathaniel Lyon was born on this day. He was killed at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, making him the first Union general to fall during the Civil War.
October 1, 1856
Greene County held its first of many fairs. The Southwest Missouri Fair lasted three days and drew people from many surrounding counties. Many visitors stayed for the entire event and brought tents for the evenings. Some even brought their servants. Today the event is called the Ozark Empire Fair.
April 26, 1886
The Douglas County Courthouse (which was housed at the time in a temporary building) was destroyed by fire.