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

Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant

A Memorial

— Muralist: Kelly Poling —

Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Marker

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated in loving honor and memory of
Sherwood and Jean Patek
That those who come hereafter will remember the Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant in Utica, Missouri which later became the Midland Brick & Tile Co. with Harry Patek, President from 1935 to 1958 and Sherwood Patek, President from 1958 to 1988. The plant was acquired by Glen Gery Brick Co. in 1988 and later dismantled in 2003.

Erected by Deborah Patek Forsythe, Robert Patek, and Tom Gould.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Chillicothe Downtown Mural Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 39° 47.643′ N, 93° 33.077′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston County. It is on Elm Street north of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 619 Elm 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

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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: Bradley's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Zero Mile Stone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 601-605 Locust Street (about 400 feet away); Palace of Fashion (about 400 feet away); Going Somewhere (about 400 feet away); A Trophy View (about 500 feet away); Citizens Bank & Trust (about 500 feet away); Livingston County Courthouse Historic Districts (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Also see . . .
1. Midland Brick & Tile Company. A History of Livingston County, Missouri (1937) (Submitted on August 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Main Street Chillicothe. City website entry (Submitted on December 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Mural and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Mural and Marker

Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Mural Detail image. Click for full size.

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

3. Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Mural Detail

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

4. Shale Hill Brick & Tile Plant Mural Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,771 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.