Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Greenville Sun
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Post Office
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
1. The Greenville Sun / Post Office Marker
"... I can remember my dad, hauling in a load of wood to pay for a year's subscription (to the paper)..."
-Virgil Clubb
Constructed in 1907, for the St. Francois Iron and Land Company, this building later contained the offices of the Greenville Sun newspaper and the Greenville Post Office. Frank and Charles Ellinghouse owned the newspaper. The second floor served as a meeting place for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Lodge members. (Marker Number R.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 37° 6.094′ N, 90° 27.177′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. It can be reached from Highway 67, 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Greenville Recreation Area (here, next to this marker); Turner-Durham Store (a few steps from this marker); Methodist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Wagner Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stile Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Strickland Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smith Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
2. The Greenville Sun / Post Office Building
Photo on left side of marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
3. Inside view of The Greenville Sun newspaper office
On the right side of the marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
4. The Greenville Sun / Post Office Marker and Key Map to Old Greenville
The markers stand on the sidewalk at the intersection of the former Timmons Street (behind the camera) and Holladay Avenue (behind the markers).
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022
5. Foundation of the Greenville Sun Building
The building stood at the intersections of Timmons and Holladay Streets in old Greenville. Holloday ran from left to right in the background of this photo, just in front of the tree line.
Photographed by Craig Swain
6. The Home Paper
Nameplate of The Greenville Sun in 1936.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
