Mills of Oregon County Friends of the 11 Point
A Step Back in Time
Appearing peaceful and undisturbed today, Greer Spring has a long colorful history leading up to its purchase in 1993 by the U.S. Forest Service.
Thomas Simpson . . . — — Map (db m274763) HM
[side 1] Here in the extreme southern Missouri Ozarks, Oregon County was organized in 1845, and named for the Oregon Territory of the Far West. One of 11 counties along the Arkansas border, Oregon is in a region long roamed . . . — — Map (db m179894) HM
Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to all Oregon County Veterans
In honor and memory of our men and women in our Armed Forces who rendered service to our country during wartime, peacetime, at home, and overseas we must never forget those who . . . — — Map (db m274767) WM
Village Incorporated: 1899 — 4th Class City Incorporated: 1948 Settled: 1880Civil War (1861-1865) guerilla movements, caused this area to remain a “no-man's land” after the war ended. A campaign was begun to encourage settlers from the East to come . . . — — Map (db m311692) HM
Grand Gulf
has been designated a
National
Natural Landmark
This site possesses exceptional value
as an illustration of the Nation's natural
heritage and contributes to a better
understanding of man’s environment . . . — — Map (db m207737) HM
Full to Empty
This large chasm called the Sink marks the point where the roof of the cave system stopped collapsing. On a day when Grand Gulf is empty, you can see the bottom of the Sink and a cave opening. The cave is the opening to a . . . — — Map (db m208522) HM
1971 Local citizens including Pearl Boles and Irvin
Standley began efforts to make Kosh City Jail a historic
marker. The last person to be placed in the jail was
accused of stealing a car and was incarcerated in
August of 1947 by Sgt. . . . — — Map (db m251541) HM
☆ 1901 — The original land donation was given by Civil war veteran Colonel Hitt. ☆ 1990 — The second parcel donation was made by Darrell and Wanda Gill, a generous gift to their community. ☆ 2022 — A monetary . . . — — Map (db m296688) HM
This house was built in 1880 during the Victorian Era, although built by the Amerman family, Isaac and Anna, this house is fondly remembered as the Mittlestedter House. Ernest Mittlestedter married Tennie May Presley on Mar. 19, 1916 & purchased . . . — — Map (db m311599) HM
Tedd was born January 2nd 1907 in Koshkonong. He was raised here and attended the local schools. He was the son of Dr. James Franklin & Mary Gullic. Tedd was 20 when he began his 26 year career in professional baseball, 1927-1953. He was 23 when . . . — — Map (db m311693) HM
