Figure 1.--Here we see the Hesston School in Kansas. The town was established as a village in Emma Township, Hesston began to grow as the Missouri Pacific railroad expanded westward through the state. We note a substantial school by 1893. Like many of the schools sat the time, it was painted white and not red. It looks like it was two rooms and very finely finished Figure 1). Hesston by 1912 had grown into an important shipping and receiving point for farmers throughout the region. Many of the early settlers in the area were Mennonite farmers. The photograph here was taken in 1893.

Here we see the Hesston School in Kansas. The town was established as a village in Emma Township, Hesston began to grow as the Missouri Pacific railroad expanded westward through the state. We note a substantial school by 1893. Like many of the schools sat the time, it was painted white and not red. It looks like it was two rooms and very finely finished Figure 1). Hesston by 1912 had grown into an important shipping and receiving point for farmers throughout the region. Many of the early settlers in the area were Mennonite farmers. The photograph here was taken in 1893. There were about 50 children of varioys ages, probably about 6-15 years old. There appears to be only one teacher for this whole lot. The girks all wear dresses, several with pinafores. The boys are variously dresses. Onre boy wears a Fauntleroy suit. Several others wear suits. Somre boys wear blouses and knee pants. Several wear long pants.

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