The Finke Opera House opened on August 14, 1885. In 1937 the theatre was converted for movies. It operated as the Ritz Theatre into the 1970s. Through generous financial contributions, combined with countless volunteer hours by the California . . . — — Map (db m251778) HM
The domed octagonal cupola, domed semicircular portico supported by curved brick columns of Corinthian order, 24-paned windows and fanlighted front door lend architectural interest to this classic revival-styled building completed in 1868. What . . . — — Map (db m62427) HM
Circa 1858, after tracks were laid through California, the Missouri Pacific Railroad built the Central Hotel to house railroad employees. Later, Dr. J.P. Burke, a local doctor who practiced medicine in California for about 50 years, purchased the . . . — — Map (db m62462) HM
"Dedicated to the men and women who honorably serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, past, present and future during war and peace. Their devotion to duty, since the birth of this nation, will never be forgotten."
Dedicated November . . . — — Map (db m62430) WM
This plaque is in recognition of the donation of the church by Lucile (Monks) Layne to the Friends of the Maclay Home Inc. in 2021. Continuing the contributions of her great-grandmother, Mary Ann (Barwood) Monks who was involved in the building of . . . — — Map (db m297293) HM
Built in 1858 as a school for girls called Rose Hill, which closed with the advent of the Civil War, this 17-room home was headquarters for Union General John C. Fremont in October, 1861. Purchased by the Gleim/Maclay family in 1865, it served as . . . — — Map (db m297304) HM
Historic town in the annals of western transportation, Tipton, in 1858-59, was the eastern stagecoach terminus of the famous Butterfield Overland Mail. N.Y. expressman John Butterfield (1801-69), under contract to carry mail and passengers . . . — — Map (db m265289) HM
The bell is a 1851 bronze bell cast by A. Fulton.
28" diameter. Church and bell dedicated
September 1905 at Morgan and Osage.
Church and bell sold in 1959 to Gene Edwards.
Bell donated back to church in December 2001.
Tower in memory of . . . — — Map (db m157146) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
William Tipton Seely
Founder of Tipton, Missouri
1858
Born in England
Died at Round Hill, Missouri
December 1863 — — Map (db m62463) HM WM
