Yes and no. We are currently under construction working hard at opening the new Saline County Historical Society Museum- the first one in the history of our county! Our goal is to open the museum in 2025. Depending on the item and size, we may be able to take your donation now and store it with the other artifacts that are

being sorted and inventoried. Please call Jack Harvey, the SCHS President, at 660-815-2529 for more

information.

We are glad you asked! Here's a link to the "History of Saline County, Missouri: carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" published in 1881:

https://mdh.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/75168/

We are sorry/not sorry for sending you down the rabbit hole. It's such an interesting read! For more recent information, we have Saline County History books for sale. Contact us for more details on how to purchase one.

Findagrave.com is our go to source. Here's a link to all the records in Saline County, Missouri:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Saline+County%2C+Missouri%2C+USA&locationId=county_1493&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r&plot=

Click on "Refine Search" and put in the names you are looking for. You can also start from the home page at:

https://findagrave.com/.

You can also use Billiongraves.com, which has GPS coordinates of headstones to help you find them more easily in a cemetery. This information is provided by volunteers so not everything has coordinates, but a lot of them do. Create a free profile and check it out at: https://billiongraves.com/.

Good luck!

Possibly! Our go to digital sources are:

1. https://ancestry.com

2. https://shsmo.org/research

3. https://shsmo.org/collections/newspapers

4. https://mdh.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/75168/

5. https://www.findagrave.com/

6. https://billiongraves.com/

We also have an excellent local resource available, Vickie Johnson, with the Marshall Public Library! She is a local historian who loves to research local genealogy and history. Vickie is on our Archives Committee and has a wealth of knowledge to help you with your research.

Vickie Johnson can be reached at:

Marshall Public Library

214 N Lafayette Ave

Marshall, MO 65340

(660) 886-3391

vickie@marshallmolibrary.org

Individual memberships are $25, and businesses are $40 and are good for one year. There are three ways to join:

1. Meet one of us in person (contact Jack Harvey at 660-815-2529 or Rebecca Adams at 660-624-7755)

2. Mail a check and your name, address, email, and phone number to: PO Box 428 Marshall, MO 65340

3. Online at our secure square link:

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLSDWM872X8XX/checkout/7THARUEFFPMLVOO2DH7WZR5I

Number one, you will be supporting the legacy and preservation of our county’s rich history. Without upkeep and preservation, history is lost. As a member, you will receive a number of benefits, including:

• Future discounts on our anticipated museum gift shop merchandise related to Saline County's history.

• Our quarterly newsletter, filled with news, upcoming events, and fascinating historical articles about the area.

• Invitations to exclusive member events such as lectures, workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours.

• The opportunity to volunteer and contribute your skills and knowledge to our ongoing projects. We have many exciting projects for 2025!

• The ability to participate in board elections by either voting or running for a position on the board. Grants and donations are vital to preserving Saline County’s history and opening our new museum. A key question on every grant application is, “How many members does your organization have?” The answer to this question significantly influences grant decisions. A larger, more engaged membership demonstrates strength and community support, making us more likely to receive funding.

By becoming a member, you’re not only joining a dedicated group of local historians and supporters, but you’re also directly contributing to the growth and success of our organization and its mission. Together, we can preserve the past and build a future for our shared history.

Thank you for your donation.

Your support is invaluable in helping us fulfill our mission of preserving and

promoting the rich history of our community. Your donation is tax deductible, and a formal receipt and letter will be mailed for your records.

There are 2 ways to donate:

1. Mail a check to and please include your name, address, email, and phone number:

Saline County Historical Society

PO Box 428

Marshall, MO 65340

2. Give online using our secure payment link:

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLSDWM872X8XX/checkout/ZZWNUSYL52FH7VYE7VYQ2ANN

There are many ways to help. We are always looking for someone to be part of our committees (event planning, presentations, etc.). The future of the historical society relies on volunteers and new members. You can help with inventory, construction, recruiting, working booths at events, social media, graphic design, content writing,

research, and more.

Talk to Rebecca Adams at 660-624-7755 for administrative work or Jack Harvey to help with the building at 660-815-2529.

Yes!

We've been working hard every day with construction, sorting, and inventorying items. We plan to have the official opening in 2025. The museum will have a genealogy room for research, exhibits, a gift shop, educational programs, and more.

This will be the first ever county history museum in Saline County.

Feel free to stop by if you see someone inside working at 30 N Jefferson Ave Marshall, MO 65340.

We'd love to hear your presentation idea. At every quarterly membership meeting (that is also open to non-members), we have a speaker present an interesting history topic. Some even bring artifacts for demonstration!

We will also have special presentations at the museum once it's open in 2025. Please contact Connie Reagles, Board Member and the Programs Committee Chair, at 660-631-2682 for more information.

Officers:

• Jack Harvey, President

• Phyllis Moore, Vice President

• Rebecca Adams, Secretary

• Stephanie Mullins, Treasurer

Board Members:

• Mary Bays

• Kathy Green

• Connie Reagles