Now it is a museum of Allen County Historical Society. Bridge built across Neosho River at Humboldt. The Sheriff is tricked by a mob that removes E.G. Dolson from the county jail and lynches him for killing his adopted son. 1871 Iola Silver Cornet Band is organized, the earliest forerunner of today's Iola Municipal Band. 1874 Grasshopper invasion of county begins in August devouring all crops.
People endure much suffering during winter for want of food.
Aid supplies obtained by going to Atchison for them. 1876 Acers Mineral Well and Hotel opened at Iola. Savonburg is founded. Savonburg post office opens. Humboldt High School is organized.