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1842 Platte Country Map and 102 River History

The origin of the 102 River is a mistake in the initial map of Missouri’s northern border with Iowa when Missouri became a state in 1821. The northern border was supposed to be exactly 100 miles north of the confluence … Continue reading

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20 Japanese and 2 Americans from Camp Clarinda Injured at End of World War II at Clearmont

On September 5, 1945 — three days after the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri — 20 Japanese soldiers and 2 American guards were injured on US 71 by Clearmont when a POW transport truck from the Camp Clarinda POW … Continue reading

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