Photos, illustrations, maps, and information on Jacob Ragan (1792-1870), builder of the first Christian Church in Kansas City at about 37th and Holmes Roads. Arriving in Jackson County in 1837 as a veteran of the War of 1812 with residence at the later Locust and Armour Boulevards. Confederate sympathizer, donor of the Westport Christian Church, and father of Kansas City school teacher Stephen Ragan.