"The Fleagle Gang"
Date: Friday, June 17, 2011 Time: 11:15 am
Location:
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Kloppenberg Center
Hanover, KS
Contact: ElviraPhone: 785-337-2735
Hanover, KS
In the late 1920's,The Fleagle Gang were
bank robbers, including the Schmidt and Koester Bank in Marysville. Their
hideout west of Hanover became known known as Robbers
Roost.
Dale Hiesterman, a member of the Washington County
Historical Society became intrigued with stories of the gang. He did
extensive research and on Friday, June 17th will present a
program at the Kloppenberg Center about the gang's
activites. An old newspaper states they purchased a car from Poells
Garage in Hanover. Additional information was found to trace a get-away
route and determine the location of Robbers
Roost.
The program begins at 11:15 a.m. and is free to the
public. If you plan to stay for the noon meal, call the Kloppenberg Center
in Hanover (785-337-2521) by 2:00 p.m. the day before, or Elvira at 337-2735
by 8:00 a.m. on Friday 16th.
- The Hanover Senior Center
Committee
