DeKalb, Missouri History News Article, (St. Joseph Newspaper?) 1945
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AM1994.4.72
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DeKalb, Missouri History News Article, (St. Joseph Newspaper?) 1945
Southern Traditions Shape Personality of Dekalb, First Town Platted in County.
It has population of 356 and service roll of 125
Newspaper photo: City Hall bandstand in the De Kalb park and the city hall, which contains the jail and fire department. Many years ago the town had a band which gave concerts in the park. Since the unit has been abandoned, the DeKalb High School band gives concerts in the park during the summer. The park was originally platted for the first courthouse in Buchanan County.
Newspaper photo: Oldest House: This is believed to be the oldest dwelling house in DeKalb The south section of it still contains the original logs from the days when it was a log cabin. It is owned by J.M. Finch mayor of the town and is occupied by Newt Grace. The house is located at the northeast corner of the square.
