David Jackson, the Jackson County Historical Society archivist, recently decided to retire following his long service to the historical society.

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Join us Thurs, Jan. 16 for our dinner with will be at the Inn at Unity Village - a historic district has been part of Jackson County since the 1920s.

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We're working hard to get our extensive collection of books, prints, DVDs and other local history available for online viewing and shopping.

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We are excited to be moving back into the renovated Truman Courthouse and hope to be open for the public starting Monday, Sept. 30th. 

This is an exciting time for JCHS and we hope you can drop by and see us. 

We appreciate the hospitality of Commerce Bank which provided us temporary space while the courthouse was being remodeled.

 

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Ted Cauger Sr, a long-time member and one-time JCHS treasurer, died peacefully on June 3rd.

Ted enjoyed a rich and interesting life. His father, A.V. Cauger, was an early pioneer in animation business and gave a young Walt Disney a job.  Learn more. Read More