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Homesteading in Rice County

Sterling

Peace was founded in 1872 by a group of Quakers. The town was renamed Sterling in 1875 when it became incorporated.

Sources

"Rice County Centennial: Land of Quivira. "Rice County Centennial Committee, 1971.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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