Business Archives - Page 9 of 11 - Daviess County Historical Society

Odd Fellows Building Anchors NW Corner of Square

The Odd Fellows Building was a prominent landmark at the northwest corner of the Gallatin, MO, business square for many years.

1920: Courter Theater Opens for Business, Lives Long

Gone But Not Forgotten

After being dormant for over half a year, Courter Theater in Gallatin initiated a new series of live performances in February of 1984. A country music group, “Blaze of Glory,” performed admission free — but a free will offering was requested to help...

1917: Hope Funeral Home Begins Serving Generations

Gone But Not Forgotten, People You Should Know

Harry Hope and wife Lenna moved to Gallatin in 1917 and acquired an interest in the L.T. Killam & Co. Undertaking business and changed the name to the Gallatin Undertaking Company (G.U.C.). The Hope Funeral Home was born. At first it was a two-fold business with...

Gallatin Motor Company Evolves From Ford to Chevrolet

Gone But Not Forgotten

1914: Gallatin’s Townsend Block Destroyed by Fire

Gone But Not Forgotten

Opera House in Gallatin destroyed by fire in 1914. Blaze of unknown origin causes a $40,000 loss and makes a spectacular sight when the whole east side of the Gallatin business square and the YMCA Building are threatened. Nothing in the Townsend Block is saved, and...