2016: Missouri Century Farms List for in Daviess County, MO
The Missouri Century Farm program began in 1976, as part of a Bicentennial project. Over the years it has expanded greatly, and there are now in excess of 9,400 Century Farms recognized in Missouri. There are 75 Daviess County farms listed in the Missouri Century Farm...
1960: Daviess County’s Unusual ‘Upside Down’ Winter
In March 1960, Daviess County had an unusually large snow. An excerpt from the March 17, 1960, Gallatin Democrat stated that “winter-weary Daviess County is digging out from under the worst snowstorms of the season which hit the area Tuesday, dumping an...
1955: Pattonsburg Dam Proposal Causes Controversy
“If the dam were ever built, it could mean the virtual end of Daviess County. It’s been estimated that over 65,000 acres of the most productive land in the county would be taken out of production. It would split the county in half.” The above...
1953: Severe Drought, One of Many Challenges
The noteworthy drought of 1953 had an unusual beginning. In June, 1953, a “million dollar rain” delighted county farmers because conditions were excellent for the growing of corn and soybeans already planted and creating conditions for planting yet to be...
1948: First Wolf Hunt at Gallatin, MO, Nets Only 1 Predator
In January of 1948, Gallatin’s first wolf hunt was held. The hunt had a two-fold purpose. One purpose was to rid the community of the wolves which preyed on game, sheep and cattle. The other purpose was to donate the bounty money to the March of Dimes campaign....
1947: Marketing Plan Means Pennies Worth Dollars at Gallatin
On April 16-17, 1947, Gallatin merchants tried a gimmick that brought many people to Gallatin to shop. The gimmick was the 1939 penny. On these two days if you had a penny bearing this date you could trade it for some merchandise at the local store. Some items listed...
1937: Critical, Prolonged Ice Storms Hit Daviess County, MO
The winter of 1937 was a year of much ice. Prolonged ice coverage on the land was the most stressful time on livestock in years. On the night of Jan. 6, a round sleet fell, followed by a layer of freezing rain. This layer of ice laid on the ground approximately five...
1922: ‘History of Daviess and Gentry Counties’ Book Published
One notable resource concerning the history of Daviess County is available online. The History of Daviess and Gentry Counties published online by the Internet Archive and available for viewing at the following website address:...
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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