The Cheney Mansion ~ 1900

Webmaster ~ Bob French
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Today, after an extensive reconstruction project, the "Cheney
Mansion" stands proudly in it's original state.  The new drive and
the walk to the Schoolhouse Court is completed.  The Historical
Society property is now the "Jewel" of the City and County.
Join our Society and help us maintain this
lovely facility for future generations to
enjoy.  Just Click Here for an application
Not long after the Society received the Cheney Mansion we sold the
"Gledhill property" and used those funds to help pay for the
construction of our new Museum.  There are many interesting
artifacts kept here including a Military room and methods of
transportation.  Be sure and visit the museum, you'll be glad you did.
Recently Les Flautt supplied the funding to ad and addition to the
museum. In the new addition you will find and assortment of interesting
items to include Model T Fords, clocks, Indian relics, a large Mammoth
bone (that was found in a creek bed near Otterville).
You now have the opportunity to see what it was like to attend a country
school in days gone by.  The Lone Star, one room school that was stationed
on the Schudel Family property was transported to the Historical Society
property a few years ago and now stands proudly complete with desks and  
the original bell that rang to call the children to school.
Don't you wonder how the Adams Family of four could survive in the
one-room log house.  When you step inside, you will be amazed.  Be sure
and read Tina's story located on another page of this web site.