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Local History Archives - October 2022

Osage Murder Mystery

Published October 7, 2022 Submitted by: Renee

A member of the Osage Indian tribe fled to Springfield to hide from potential murderers in the 1920's. Many members of the nation were killed during this time to gain control of their mineral rights during the oil boom.

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