Apples and Barrels
Viva Cuba's second mural depicts one of the town's most fascinating eras, 1895-1920. During that brief period, the apple was king. By 1900, Cuba was the largest producer, processor, and distributor of applies in the state of Missouri. Closely related to this was the barrel industry, quality apples were shipped by train in barrels. The early apple orchards that surrounded Cuba are long gone, but barrel-making remains one our most stable enterprises. The people portrayed in the mural represent Cuba families known to have been a part of the apple industry.
September 2001
Founded by McGinnis Wood Products
Erected 2001 by Plaque donated by Peoples Bank. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2001.
Location. 38° 3.725′ N, 91° 24.4′ W. Marker is in Cuba, Missouri, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (State Highway ZZ) and North Buchanan Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street. Mural is located can be seen from the parking lot of Washington Street Mace's Grocery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuba MO 65453, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peoples Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Prosperity Corner
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
