History of Atchison County, Kansas

"History of Atchison County, Kansas" by Sheffield Ingalls is a historical record from the early 1900s that tells the story of Atchison County. It’s a straightforward look at the county’s history, avoiding opinions and sticking to the facts about its social, political, and economic growth. The book is packed with information about the sixty years that shaped the area, celebrating the people and places that made it what it became. The author begins with thank yous and noting his mother's first-hand experiences, demonstrating his personal connection to Atchison's story, before diving into the county's deeper past, discussing everything from its geology and prehistoric times to the Native American history, the early explorers, and how the region grew into what it is today, showing respect for both its beginnings and its progress..