Chillicothe in Livingston County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dr. Arthur J. Simpson
1874-1933
— In Memory —
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 23, 2022
1. Dr. Arthur J. Simpson Marker
Inscription.
Dr. Arthur J. Simpson. Dr. Simpson and his wife, Alta, made a gift in 1926 to the City of Chillicothe of the former 21 acre fair grounds for a public park. They wanted to provide a suitable playground for the children, as well as a useful park for all the citizens of Chillicothe. Several acres were added to the park and later furnished with shelter houses, tennis courts, a croquet area, a swimming pool and other features applicable to a complete public park. Dr. Arthur J. Simpson was born in Livingston County as were his parents, Dr. and Mrs. William Simpson. Dr. Arthur J. Simpson was one of the most prominent physicians/surgeons and businessmen in the state of Missouri. He was a charter member of the Elks Lodge and he purchased the first automobile in Chillicothe in 1902. Dr. Simpson and Dr. H.M. Grace purchased the local hospital from the Sisters of St. Mary and later donated it to the City of Chillicothe. Throughout their lives, Dr. Simpson and his wife contribute in many ways to the betterment of Chillicothe.
Dr. Simpson and his wife, Alta, made a gift in 1926 to the City of Chillicothe of the former 21 acre fair grounds for a public park. They wanted to provide a suitable playground for the children, as well as a useful park for all the citizens of Chillicothe. Several acres were added to the park and later furnished with shelter houses, tennis courts, a croquet area, a swimming pool and other features applicable to a complete public park. Dr. Arthur J. Simpson was born in Livingston County as were his parents, Dr. and Mrs. William Simpson. Dr. Arthur J. Simpson was one of the most prominent physicians/surgeons and businessmen in the state of Missouri. He was a charter member of the Elks Lodge and he purchased the first automobile in Chillicothe in 1902. Dr. Simpson and Dr. H.M. Grace purchased the local hospital from the Sisters of St. Mary and later donated it to the City of Chillicothe. Throughout their lives, Dr. Simpson and his wife contribute in many ways to the betterment of Chillicothe.
W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street (U.S. 65) south of Park Lane. Marker is located at Simpson Park, not far from the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 Washington St, Chillicothe MO 64601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Marker repeats on both sides.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 23, 2022
2. Dr. Arthur J. Simpson Marker
Marker is located at Simpson Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
