Parkville History Resources

Frances Fishburn Archives & Special Collections

The Fishburn Archives and Special Collections preserves, protects, and provides information services related to Park College (1875-2000), Park University (2000 to Present), the City of Parkville, Missouri (1844 to Present), and County of Platte, Missouri (1838 to Present) records.

Other Park University Resources

Industrial Luminary
Local newspaper since 1863.

Allen Cottage
The history of Allen Cottage, built in 1893 as a professor's housing.

The George S. Park Collection
Access to the collection of documents related to George S. Park

Barrett Home
The history of Barrett Home, built in 1886 as a women's dormitory.

Bergen Dormitory and Workshop
Also known as Bergen Hall; was built in 1888.

Duncan Cottage
History of Duncan Cottage a professor's house built in 1894.

Duncan Cottage

Parkville African American Historic Sites

Map of African American Historic Sites provided by Barbara Luetke

Banneker School Foundation
The Banneker School Foundation is responsible for the renovation of the Banneker School, the historic African American School in Parkville.

Washington Chapel Facebook Page
Historic African American Church in Parkville, Missouri

Parkville Train Depot - 1967 - KC Star Photo

Contact Us: ParkvilleHistory@parkvillehistory.org