72 Katie Jane residents die in “15-minute holocaust” in nation’s worst nursing home fire
The Katie Jane nursing home ignited a fire that changed history on February 17, 1957. 72 of the 155 residents inside died within minutes.
Local History
A history of Central Wesleyan College and Orphan Home
Under pressure of these motives, a company of German Methodist Ministers met in 1852 and determined to form a German-American College, the “German and English College” in Quincy, IL.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Members of the crew seemed to be very impressed with the people of Missouri, telling us that Missourians were some of the friendliest people they’ve encountered in their travels.
Warren County has witnessed several serious railroad accidents
Four train wrecks, the earliest recorded in 1890, have happened in Warren County with many injuries and deaths.