Silver Dollar City in Branson in Stone County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
In Memory & Honor of Lloyd Edward "Shad" Heller
1912 - 1991
Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 5, 2024
1. In Memory & Honor of Lloyd Edward "Shad" Heller Marker
Lloyd Edward "Shad" Heller spent over 25 years at the City's forge & anvil.
Shad created memories for millions though his wit, humor & all-around character.
In addition to his roles as Silver Dollar City's resident blacksmith and the City's first mayor, Shad was known for his directing and acting in both Shepherd of the Hills outdoor pageant as well as the Corncrib Theater Toby Show. He also had a leading role in the 5 Beverly Hillbillies episodes shot right here in the streets of the City.
This structure is a replica of the house that Shad and Molly Heller made their home, which was located just a few feet from this very spot. The chimney has been reconstructed from the original rock work.
Shad Heller a role model for our Citizens in creating memories worth repeating, in a manner consistent with Christian values & ethics.
Erected by Silver Dollar City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 40.118′ N, 93° 20.4′ W. Marker is in Branson, Missouri, in Stone County. It is in Silver Dollar City. It is on Food
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri and in the Branson and Table Rock Lake Area. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomatoes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marvel Cave (about 400 feet away); Silver Dollar City Citizens Remember... (approx. 0.2 miles away); M29 Weasel Tracked Vehicle (approx. 3.8 miles away); M25 Tank Transporter / LARC-V / M211 Deuce and a Half (approx. 3.8 miles away); LVT 4 Water Buffalo / M56 Scorpion / M43 Dodge Ambulance (approx. 3.8 miles away); M3 Half-Track / M59 Armored Personnel Carrier / GMC M220 Shop Van (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Branson.
Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 5, 2024
2. In Memory & Honor of Lloyd Edward "Shad" Heller Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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