Diverse cultures living at Jamesport
Jesse Harris was determined in 1836 to prove that two diverse cultures could live harmoniously, so he built a log cabin in the tall grasslands inhabited by Indians near what is now Jamesport, Mo. Jesse Harris and his family were the first white settlers in the area,...
Abbey Buildings Steeped in Nodaway County Tradition
The Abbey, located at Conception, MO, in Nodaway County, is a minor basilica, meaning the church is a place where the Pope could come to live or say mass whenever he is in this country. It also houses a special collection of Indian artifacts from as far away as North...
Famous Missourians of North Missouri
For some visitors, a look at the early environments of people who become famous can amplify the remarkableness of an individuals’ achievements. Here’s a glimpse at the humble beginnings of famous Missourians from North Missouri — outlaws Frank &...
Fort Osage: A National Landmark in Jackson County, MO
Fort Osage, as suggested by Lewis and Clark in 1804, was built to guard traffic along the Missouri River and control the fur trade with Native Americans, particularly the Osage, Kansa, and Iowa tribes. The reconstructed fort became a National Historic Landmark in 1961...
Walt Disney’s Boyhood Home at Marceline, MO
Main Street in Marceline served as the model for many of Walt Disney’s film locales and theme parks, and today you can walk in his footsteps in the charming town during its Hometown Toonfest. Marceline hosts Walt Disney’s Hometown Toonfest every September...
Catfish the attraction to the 138-mile Platte River
Some people think of the West when the Platte River is mentioned, but Missouri also has a Platte River. Record-breaking, skillet-filling catfish are among the attractions the Platte River and its tributaries in Northwest Missouri have to offer. The Platte River flows...
Take a “Walk” with Harry Truman at Independence, MO
Harry Truman was so fond of walking through his hometown of Independence, MO, that the city has honored him with a trail of his own. The city completed the Truman Historic Walking Trail in 2003 as a tribute to the eventful and triumphant life of its most famous...
Visit the 1889 Squirrel Cage Jail, located 2 blocks west of the Daviess County Courthouse in Gallatin, MO. This historic relic is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a visitors’ center — by appointment,
Trudi Burton, ph: 660.663.7342
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