Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hastings' Barber Shop
Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 19, 2021
1. Hastings' Barber Shop Marker
"…Sam Hasting was quite a fisherman — he loved to fish and he'd stand and talk about fishin' 'bout half the time. It's taken him a long time to cut your hair cause he'd have to stop and tell you how long that fish was he caught."
- Frank C. White Jr
The picture above shows Mr. Hasting giving Floyd Hughey a shave while Windord Croney looks on. The man visible in the mirror is Clint Turner. Mr. Hastings charged 25 cent for a haircut and 15 cent for a shave. (Marker Number G.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 6.039′ N, 90° 27.32′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 67, 2 miles south of County Road 221, on the right when traveling south. Located on the "Memory Lane" trail through Old Greenville, inside the Greenville Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville MO 63944, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ownbey Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Greenville's Accommodation (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox Service Station (within
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Additional commentary.
1. Hasting's Barber Shop in the Local News
Over the years, the Greenville newspapers ran news of improvements or enhancements of local businesses. On October 9, 1913, the Greenville Sun ran a notice titled "City Barber Shop Installs New Chairs." The article announced the shop had, "...installed ... two of the finest barber chairs as can probably be found in the state. They are hydraulic, white enameled chairs, upholstered with black leather, said to be the best made by the biggest barber supply house of the country." An element of color from small town history.
— Submitted November 5, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
2. Photos and Illustrations on the Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
3. Hastings' Barber Shop Marker
Note the original sidewalk and foundation of the barber shop behind the marker.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
4. Sidewalk and Foundation of Hasting's Barber Shop
Hastings was, based on photographs before Old Greenville was torn down, located at the side of the Laclede Hotel. Either as an adjoining structure or within the property lot of the hotel. The entrance was from Timmons Street, but to the right side (as one looked from the street) of the hotel.
Photographed By Craig Swain
5. City Barber Shop Advertisment
An add running in the Greenville Sun on August 2, 1928 announcing both the barber shop and cafe run by Sam Hastings.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on November 5, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
