The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Hosston owes its origins to the pioneering efforts of the Hoss family, particularly James M. Hoss Sr., who played a pivotal role in its founding and early development. The town's history is intertwined with the contributions of other notable figures, such as Noah Tyson and George W. Hale, whose endeavors further shaped the growth of Hosston.
The roots of Hosston can be traced back to the mid-1800s when Nathan Hoss, a prominent merchant, established himself in the region during its early settlement phase. His son, James M. Hoss Sr., would later become instrumental in the town's development. Alongside other members of the Hoss family who had migrated from Tennessee and settled in the area, James fostered the growth of the settlement.
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The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Hosston’s history is told.
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Hosston, decade by decade
2000
Nothing in Hosston is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Hosston has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Kansas City Southern Depot in Vivian, 6 miles away.
Hosston and the nearest listed places
How a place gets listed
Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
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