Welcome
Originally Topeka was called Slabtown because of all the sawmills that were located in the area and the fact that most of the buildings were constructed of slab lumber. The Post Office was known as Haw Patch.
When the Wabash Railroad was constructed in 1893, railroad officials approached the local residents and suggested a name change. Since the construction workers thought that the area reminded them of Topeka Kansas, they suggested the name “Topeka”.
Topeka was also the boyhood home of Byron L. Price, who graduated from Topeka High School in 1908. Following graduation, Price attended Wabash College where he graduated in 1912. After serving for many years with the Associated Press, in December of 1941, he was named the Chief of the newly formed Office of Censorship. Following World War II, Price was named the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations where he oversaw the employees as well as the construction of the U.N. building in New York City.
Next Meeting
May 16, 2023
Program:
A most Unsusal Dedication-Sycamore Hall 1905
Location:
Topeka Branch Library
Time:
6:30pm
Call 260-499-0126
Welcome
Originally Topeka was called Slabtown because of all the sawmills that were located in the area and the fact that most of the buildings were constructed of slab lumber. The Post Office was known as Haw Patch.
When the Wabash Railroad was constructed in 1893, railroad officials approached the local residents and suggested a name change. Since the construction workers thought that the area reminded them of Topeka Kansas, they suggested the name “Topeka”.
Topeka was also the boyhood home of Byron L. Price, who graduated from Topeka High School in 1908. Following graduation, Price attended Wabash College where he graduated in 1912. After serving for many years with the Associated Press, in December of 1941, he was named the Chief of the newly formed Office of Censorship. Following World War II, Price was named the Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations where he oversaw the employees as well as the construction of the U.N. building in New York City.
Next Meeting
May 18, 2021
Program:
The Life & Legacy of Col. Louise Marshall
Location:
Topeka Un. Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Time:
6:30pm
Call 260-499-0126