TRI-COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

MOUNDVILLE, MO

Grateful Dead Bear Whilst we were visiting Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas, Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear demonstrated one of his “special” skills. Well, skills other than being able to maintain a trumpet. Aggie Bear spent 15 years touring with the Grateful Dead as their “Tour Bear”. But, before that, he had a job as a circus bear. He told me that he was the Number #1 performing bear in the three ring circus. The clowns would stuff Little Texas Aggie Bear into a cannon and shoot him up into a net. “The kids love me!” exclaimed Little Aggie Bear.
Grateful Dead Bear Credit: flickr4jazz

The Tri-County Genealogical Society (TCGS) is located in Moundville, Missouri and is one of the oldest genealogical societies in the United States. Founded in 1984 by a group of local genealogists, TCGS is dedicated to preserving the history and genealogy of the three counties: Harrison, Mercer, and Putnam.

TCGS is a member-based organization and offers members a variety of benefits, including access to resources such as books, newspapers, and other materials related to genealogy and local history. Members also receive discounts on events and classes, and are eligible to participate in activities such as research trips and special presentations.

The TCGS library is located in the basement of the Putnam County Library and is open to both members and non-members. It houses a vast collection of genealogical and historical materials, including books, newsletters, microfilm, and other resources. The library is open to the public for research during regular library hours.

The TCGS also hosts a variety of educational events throughout the year, such as workshops, lectures, and classes. These events provide an opportunity for members to learn more about genealogy and local history, as well as network with other genealogists and historians.

In addition to its many activities, TCGS is also dedicated to preserving the history of the three counties. Through its projects, the society collects and preserves records, photographs, and other artifacts related to local history and genealogy. The society also works to promote the knowledge and appreciation of genealogy and local history in the community.

TRI-COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MOUNDVILLE MO. US MID #8402900783

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Grateful Dead Bear Whilst we were visiting Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas, Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear demonstrated one of his “special” skills. Well, skills other than being able to maintain a trumpet. Aggie Bear spent 15 years touring with the Grateful Dead as their “Tour Bear”. But, before that, he had a job as a circus bear. He told me that he was the Number #1 performing bear in the three ring circus. The clowns would stuff Little Texas Aggie Bear into a cannon and shoot him up into a net. “The kids love me!” exclaimed Little Aggie Bear.
"Hung like a bear" Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear, Alamo Basement Aggie Ring, and I visited Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas. As typical of many old army forts, it had a unique flag “pole”. Aggie Ring demonstrated to Little Texas Aggie Bear what soldiers of the 1800s did to little bears who were “unobliging”. Could this possibly be where the term, “Hung like a bear” originated?
"Hung like a bear" Little Texas Aggie Trumpet Case Bear, Alamo Basement Aggie Ring, and I visited Fort Scott National Park, in BOURBON County, Kansas. As typical of many old army forts, it had a unique flag “pole”. Aggie Ring demonstrated to Little Texas Aggie Bear what soldiers of the 1800s did to little bears who were “unobliging”. Could this possibly be where the term, “Hung like a bear” originated?
"Sunflower" mural "Sunflower" mural (art: Danielle Miles and Flo Tanner), 108 Scott Ave., Fort Scott, KS.
Scottish Rite Temple Scottish Rite Temple (arch/build: Blaser & Vollmer; 1923-26), 110 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. [Note: the Masons put the building up for sale in 2014 and moved to smaller quarters; the building was purchased in 2022.]
Woodard Cleaners Woodard Cleaners (now Hare & Crow Barbershop), 118 S. Main St. (1880s), Fort Scott, KS.
Alexander Building Alexander Building (1887; originally housed a jewelry store and the Fort Scott Tribune steam printing plant on the first floor and the Y.M.C.A. on the second floor.), 109 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.
Milrose Block Milrose Block (1889; pressed metal facade; Italian Renaissance Style), 5-9 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS.
Commercial Block Commercial Block (1890; originally a dentist office was on the 2nd floor), 8 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS.
Crain Hardware Crain Hardware (1888; now Sharky's Pub), 16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS.
Empress Building Empress Building, 7 N. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.
Ingham Building Ingham Building (c. 1890-1900; originally a plumbing business, now Crooner's Lounge), 117 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS.

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TRI-COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
218 W WALNUT ST
MOUNDVILLE
MO
64772-2341

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MID # 8402900783
Name TRI-COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 900177836
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.836293, -94.351723
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 217
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 3019