Knob Noster History

Knob Noster (Latin for "Our Knob") has its past closely linked to two nearby hills.  Many legends abound about the two mounds located North of Highway 50. There is the story of the great battle that was fought on the site of the two hills.  Stories tell how the mounds were build as a burial site for the warriors killed during the battle.  Others claim that it is the burial place of an old Indian treasure though none has ever been found.  Instead searchers have uncovered skeletal remains and ancient relics.

Knob Noster's recent history begins in 1850 when a post office was established in a small settlement about a mile north of the current town.  As the railroad made its way across the state, Knob Noster was moved to its current location so it was on the railroad line.  The new town was built on 40 acres of land belonging to Sam Workman.  Two years after being built the frame buildings of Main Street burned to the ground.  Brick buildings soon took their place. 

Today's Knob Noster still revolves around the quaint brick buildings of main streets.  Though primarily a farming community, Knob Noster's population is bolstered by the large Whiteman AFB population as well as the many tourists who come to camp at the Knob Noster State Park.