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This map shows the original Wabaunsee (Richardson) County boundaries which existed prior to a realignment of the borders with Morris County in 1870 and Riley County in 1871. Approximately 72 square miles were removed in the first action and 54 square miles in the latter. Notice the Potawatomi Reservation in the upper right section of the county and the Kaw Reserve in the lower left portion.
Date: 1855
Item Number: 221049
Holding Institution: Wabaunsee County Historical Society/courtesy of Michael Stubbs
Collections
Collections - Photograph
Date - 1854-1860 - 1855
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
People - American Indians - Indian lands
People - American Indians - Tribes - Kanza (Kaw)
People - American Indians - Tribes - Potawatomi
Places - Cities and towns - Alma
Places - Counties - Richardson (1855-1859)
Places - Counties - Wabaunsee
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