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

Locust Street

Kelly Poling, Muralist

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 6, 2013

1. Locust Street Marker

Inscription.
This mural was chosen based on an 1890 postcard of Locust Street in its prime. The street scene depicts the original buildings in downtown Chillicothe with the activity of the day. Many of the buildings illustrated in the murals of Chillicothe are still in use today. As you travel the streets of downtown Chillicothe, let your minds eye take you to a time of horse & carriage, railroad cars & friendly passersby.

Erected by Main Street Chillicothe, Chillicothe Development Corporation, and Hedrick Foundation in Honor of Sherwood Patek.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Chillicothe Downtown Mural Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 39° 47.683′ N, 93° 33.21′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Missouri, in Livingston County. Marker is on Washington Street (U.S. 65) south of Calhoun Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is south adjacent to City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 709 Washington Street, Chillicothe MO 64601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chillicothe City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Home of Sliced Bread Mural

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(a few steps from this marker); 708-710 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Chillicothe Business College (within shouting distance of this marker); "Coming Into This Country" (within shouting distance of this marker); Glove Capital of the World (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost Chillicothe Treasures (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmer Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Also see . . . Main Street Chillicothe. Website homepage (Submitted on February 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Locust Street Mural and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 6, 2013

2. Locust Street Mural and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.