The Term ‘Old Glory’ Originated in Excelsior Springs, MO
“Softly draped with folds unstirred by even so much as a breath of summer breeze. Old Glory, OUR FLAG, the flag of destiny, rests, waiting! It symbolizes the soul of America, standing in silent prayer before the Father of Light, receiving His guidance and...
Civil War: Guerrilla Warfare in the 7 Upper Counties of Northwest Missouri
Civil War historians often speculate that if there was one area of the state least likely to see guerrilla warfare throughout the war, that area would encompass several of the upper counties in Northwest Missouri. Comparatively speaking, perhaps yes; but there is...
Gee’s Creek Cemetery Near Jamesport, MO, Won’t Be Buried in the Past
In 2016 improvements were made on the Gee’s Creek Cemetery, located about five miles from Jamesport, MO, in Grundy County. As you may recall, for years this cemetery was overgrown with weeds except around Memorial Day, when the grasses were burned in efforts to help...
Schools: Gallatin R-5 Adds Middle School for 2016-17 Academic Year
Middle school students entering fall classes in the 2016-17 school year were the first to use a new building on the Gallatin R-5 campus. Plans for the construction of a new middle school on the Gallatin R-5 campus were first introduced in October, 2014. Initial plans...
Landmark Mfg. Puts Gallatin, MO, on the Economic Map
Steve Perry has worked at Landmark through the fire of 1992 and the flood of 1993, through prosperity and struggle, since starting to work in August of 1983. “There have been some really good years and none that have been really bad,” he said. “At...
Snapshot of Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail During Open House 2016
The Daviess/DeKalb County Regional Jail is located in Pattonsburg, MO, just off of Interstate 35. A public open house held on Aug. 5, 2016, allowed citizens to see for themselves the condition of the jail and provided an opportunity to present this overview of...
Automated Artisans Begin Operations in Gallatin, MO in 2016
Lee and Max Simmons opened Automated Artisans on North Main Street in Gallatin, MO, in the fall of 2016. The shop features carvings and signage and will eventually offer furniture and jewelry boxes. The wood crafts will be ready for a sidewalk display during...
New Fire Station at Lock Springs Goes Up in 2016
In November, 2016, the Lock Springs Fire Department finished putting up the metal siding for a new fire station to house its vehicles and equipment. Doors will go up next. The building is located at the intersection of Lake Street and 2nd Street and is just off of...
Gallatin’s New Fire Station Constructed in 2016
Gallatin Fire Protection District’s new fire station on Market Street is nearly complete by November, 2016. The delay of exterior completion has been the result of scheduling conflicts by the contractor. Volunteer firefighters are working to complete the interior of...
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,
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