Rolla in Phelps County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Rolla Mills
Rolla
"Joseph Campbell established Rolla Mills across from the depot on the east side of the tracks between Seventh and Eighth streets in 1871. It was an important commercial enterprise for both townspeople and rural residents of the county, and was among the first efforts to maintain Rolla's importance as a regional commercial center after the soldiers went home and the rails moved on."
John F. Bradbury, Jr., Rolla The Old Town (St. Louis: G. Bradley Publishing, Inc., 2002), p. 13.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 37° 56.975′ N, 91° 46.23′ W. Marker is in Rolla, Missouri, in Phelps County. Marker is on North Elm Street just south of West 8th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 West 8th Street, Rolla MO 65401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pine Street and Downtown Rolla (within shouting distance of this marker); National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); "Whiskey Row" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rollamo Theater (about 300 feet away); Grant Hotel (about 300 feet away); Scott's Drugs
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
