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Atchison org struggles with crime at historic site

By Brian Hagen

11/10/2025

(KAIR)--Trash, vandalism, and other damage.

Those are problems cited by the Atchison County Historical Society regarding the Lewis and Clark Historical Spot, located about 4 miles north of the Atchison City limits, on North 2nd Street.

The social media post regarding the problems followed comments made to a local emergency scanner page recently after suspicious activity was reported at the location.

According to the Historical Society, late night visitors to the location often leave fireworks packaging, beer bottles, and other garbage, as well as the vandalism and damage.

According to the post, the Historical Society, in lieu of the expense of cameras, has called upon neighbors of the property, as well as any visiting members of the public, to remain aware of suspicious activity and to report it to Atchison County authorities. Additionally, the Atchison County Sheriff- Office is aware of the problems and is asked to increase patrols of the location.

The reporting of bad behavior, and "exerting a little peer pressure," the post says, may help with reducing the ongoing problems.

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