This was the real purpose and highlight of this trip: family! The Wahoo folks are always happy to see us, and have a big get-together, and this time was no exception. A big potluck dinner, and many cousins! Mary Jean grew up spending summers here, and played with these cousins, and they are still kicking! CousinsCousinsSt. Winceslaus ChurchSaunders County CourthouseThe USS Wahoo submarine sank 20 Japanese ships in World War II!This memorial park at the courthouse is pretty impressive.Remembering sons of Wahoo who were killed in action in World War II. Saunders County lost quite a few young men!Memorial Day weekend at the Wahoo CemeteryMemorial Day, honoring Wahoo’s veteransBaseball Hall of Famer Sam Crawford was from Wahoo. He teamed with all-time great Ty Cobb in the Detroit Tigers outfield in the early 1900s. He finished his career holding the career record for most triples – 309! This record will likely never be broken. He was known as “Wahoo Sam”!The baseball field here is named for Sam Crawford. Saunders County Museum railroad depot.Depot roomDepot waiting roomSeveral vintage buildings are part of this museum.Outhouse – no running water! Snakes possible! Life in the early days in the 1900s.
