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1905

The city fathers, in order to fulfill the request of the will, sold the quarry to Swan Creek Phosphate Company of St. Louis, Missouri.

1903

Robert Burns Stinson died leaving his entire estate, including the quarry, to the people of Anna, with which to build a public library.

1855

Anna Quarry was started by E.H. Finch and Cyrus Schick. During the years following their deaths, the children and grandchildren of the two men inherited the quarry and farm. A relative of Cyrus Schick, Robert Burns Stinson, eventually bought the quarry and farm from...