Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wilcox Service Station
Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 19, 2021
1. Wilcox Service Station Marker
"…Leyman was a World War I Veteran and he hadn't been out very long when he ran for Sheriff and was elected."
— Ted White, 1991
Leyman Wilcox owned this station until the 1920's and 1930's Mr. Wilcox served as Wayne County sheriff from 1921-24 and Deputy Sheriff from 1929-33. The station was later operated by Charles Abshear and then by J. Arthur Davis. (Marker Number F.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 6.014′ N, 90° 27.354′ 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. Ward's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Greenville's Accommodation (within shouting distance of this marker); Keep Right! (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Francis Hotel (within shouting distance of this
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Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
2. Leyman Wilcox
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
3. Wilcox Service Station
Pictured left to right are Leyman Wilcox, Marion Bard, Robert "Bob" Beaty and Raymond Wallace.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
4. Wilcox Service Station Marker
Foundation of the service station lay behind the marker and bench.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
5. Foundation of Service Station
Note in the foreground the post holes for the awning supports and what appear to be the spot where a gas pump stood.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
6. Wilcox Service Station
Another view of the service station foundation, marker, and location.
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 81 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 11, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
