1815…
…Andrew Jackson’s troops defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans (Jan 8th).
…World’s 1st commercial cheese factory established, in Switzerland (Feb 3rd).
…Eruption of Tambora volcano (Sumbawa Java), largest volcanic eruption in recorded history (Apr 5th).
…Battle of Waterloo (Jun 18th).
…Napoleon Bonaparte sets sail for exile on Island of St Helena (Aug 9th).
…St. Gaspar del Bufalo founds the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood on August 15th in Giano.
Please join us as we celebrate our community’s 199th birthday!
August 17th at 4pm at Sacred Heart Church in Warrensburg, MO. The Central Missouri Companions are hosting this joyous event. Contact Debbie Bolin at dbolin@gogremlins.com if you plan to attend.