Chillicothe in Livingston County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Heroes in History

Kelly Poling, Muralist

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013

1. Heroes in History Marker

Inscription. The Chillicothe Fire Department mural features historic scenes from 1886 to the 1920s. Chillicothe has a tradition of possessing an effective fire fighting department and the scenes in this mural depict the department's equipment and operation over the early decades of its existence as a part of city government. The team of horses, Joe & Dan, set the world's record in 1898 for their speed in responding to a fire.

Erected by Main Street Chillicothe, Chillicothe Development Corporation, and Chillicothe Rotary Roundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Heroes. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Chillicothe Downtown Mural Walking Tour, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 39° 47.319′ N, 93° 33.177′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston County. It is on 2nd Street east of Washington Street (U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east. Mural is on the west wall of the Chillicothe Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 700 2nd Street, Chillicothe MO 64601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

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 walking distance of this marker: Webster Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Frank Bench Bakery (about 400 feet away); The Home of Sliced Bread (about 500 feet away); History of the NW Corner of Washington and Clay Streets (approx. ¼ mile away); Graham's Mill & Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Loomis Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Citizens Bank & Trust (approx. 0.3 miles away); Zero Mile Stone (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Also see . . . City Murals. City of Chillicothe website entry (Submitted on February 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Heroes in History Mural and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013

2. Heroes in History Mural and Marker

Heroes in History Mural Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013

3. Heroes in History Mural Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.