Willys Jeeps were once sold in Gallatin, MO, by Case Musselman. NOTE: Willys Jeeps got their name...
Gone But Not Forgotten
Great Depression: Too Many Banks, Many Failures
Our country was in a serious financial state in the 1920s. The small town banks had thrived in the...
1924: Gallatin’s New Water Tower
In 1924, Gallatin's water tower was badly in need of repair. A special city council meeting was...
Inside the Daviess County Courthouse
The test of time has validated continued use of the Daviess County Courthouse in Gallatin, MO.
1922: ‘History of Daviess and Gentry Counties’ Book Published
One notable resource concerning the history of Daviess County is available online. The History of...
1920: Memories Offer Insights on Gilman City, Bancroft
Ira O. Oliphant, the oldest person living in Gilman City, observed his 90th birthday (circa 1920)...
1910-1920: ‘Snapshots’ of Noted Local History in This Decade
Woodrow Wilson has been elected president and the nation has entered the Age of Reform. Gallatin...
1920: Early Cars, Car Tags and Vehicle Licenses
During the 1920s more and more people were driving cars. The new transportation was causing dirt...
Please Help Identify These ‘Old Timey’ Photographs
For every properly identified photo of yesteryear, there are countless others with scant or no...
Farmers Mutual Fire & Lightning Insurance Company
These were once the officers and directors of the Farmers Mutual Fire & Lightning Insurance...
Undertaking at the Pettijohn Parlor in Gallatin, MO
This shows the undertaking room at Pettijohn's Parlor once operating from a storefront on the west...
Courter Theater ‘Brings Hollywood’ to Gallatin, MO
Gallatin's Courter Theater opened in 1920, operated by John E. Courter at 103 South Main Street.












