Hail to the persistent pioneers and cottonwoods of Kansas - The Leavenworth Times

Hail to the persistent pioneers and cottonwoods of Kansas - The Leavenworth Times

When the Kansas Legislature selected a state tree it chose the native cottonwood because its presence was synonymous with homestead success. The fast-growing trees require adequate moisture to grow, so a standing grove indicated crops were likely to succeed as well."It might honestly be said that the successful growth of the cottonwood grove on the homestead was often the determining factor in the decision of the homesteader to stick it out unti…

A Note From Cottonwood Corners

Most of the improvements carried out by Major Charles R. Suter conc entrated on the lower reach of the river between Kansas City and St. Louis. He did devote some of his efforts to upstream projects, among them stabilization works opposite Nebraska City, Nebraska, and farther upstream to Sioux City and Vermillion in Dakota Territory. At several locations, the removal of snags was accomplished.