Syracuse in Morgan County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Butterfield Overland Mail in Missouri - 1858-1861
The George Shackelford Relay and Meal Station stood ½ miles south of Syracuse in Morgan County. In 1859, when the railroad reached Syracuse, it succeeded Tipton as Stage terminus. Civil War activity closed the terminus in March, 1861.
Erected 1958 by State Historical Society of Missouri.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Butterfield Overland Mail, and the Missouri, The State Historical Society of series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1861.
Location. 38° 40.184′ N, 92° 52.43′ W. Marker is in Syracuse, Missouri, in Morgan County. Marker is on Front Street (U.S. 50) east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 East Front Street, Syracuse MO 65354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of First St. Andrew Catholic Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Tipton (approx. 4.9 miles away); William Tipton Seely (approx. 5.2 miles away); Tipton Methodist Church Bell (approx. 5.3 miles away).
Also see . . . Butterfield Overland Mail. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on November 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 944 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.