The cultural history of the Ha Ha Tonka area
is as spectacular as its natural features. The wooded hillsides
and abundant wildlife first attracted many American Indians.
According to local folklore, Ha Ha Tonka is an Osage Indian
word for . . . — — Map (db m162208) HM
At the beginning of the 1900s, Robert
McClure Snyder, a Kansas City businessman,
visited the area. He bought over 5,000 acres and
began construction of his dream-a magnificent
European-style mansion or "castle.” Material
for the . . . — — Map (db m162205) HM
Snyders Legacy
At the beginning of the 1900s, Robert McClure
Snyder, a Kansas City businessman, bought
over 5,000 acres and began construction of
use
his dream-a magnificent European-style
mansion or "castle."
Stone masons from . . . — — Map (db m162200) HM
Gravity-Fed Water
A tank at the top of this 80-foot structure provided
gravity-fed water to the mansion. Employees of the
estate and their families were housed in quarters
beneath the tank. The water tower escaped damage
from the 1942 . . . — — Map (db m162211) HM
Ha Ha Tonka is a classic example of what geologists
call karst topography
This cutaway shows how ground water dissolved a large cave
System in dolomite bedrock millions of years ago.
After regional uplift, lowering of the water . . . — — Map (db m162209) HM
The historic Osage River, impounded here by Bagnell Dam, flows east and north some 82 miles to join the Missouri. At the river's mouth, the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition camped several days and in 1806 Zebulon M. Pike's Southwest Expedition . . . — — Map (db m78759) HM
In 2018, the McGinnis family celebrates 50 years in the barrel making business.
They started in Cuba, Missouri with a small stave mill. In the 1980s, they began
producing quality wine and whiskey barrels. Today, they sell barrels worldwide
from . . . — — Map (db m271397) HM
The 1870 Drum Creek Treaty forced the Osage off their land to Oklahoma Indian Territory. The Osage became the only tribe to purchase their own reservation. They chose land "the white man would never want or be able to use." They obtained mineral . . . — — Map (db m139773) HM
This mural chronicle a Sept 4, 1928 account in the Muskogee Times-Democrat. Amelia Earhart left Scott Field in Belleville, Illinois in her Avro plane, with a destination of Muskogee, in route to Los Angeles. She later forced down outside of Cuba. No . . . — — Map (db m58892) HM
Viva Cuba's second mural depicts one of the town's most fascinating eras, 1895-1920. During that brief period, the apple was king. By 1900, Cuba was the largest producer, processor, and distributor of applies in the state of Missouri. Closely . . . — — Map (db m58894) HM
In 1864, an estimated 12,000 troops under Major General Sterling Price invaded southeast Missouri. On September 27th they surrounded Fort Davidson, a small earthwork at Pilot Knob. The Union garrison numbered 1262 troops and about 150 civilians, . . . — — Map (db m139827) HM
In November 1948, Academy Award actress Bette Davis and her husband arrived in a Packard station wagon at the Southern Hotel. Reporter Wilbur Vaughn asked for a photo. Refused, he snapped a photo anyway and was chased by Davis' irate husband. Vaughn . . . — — Map (db m171915) HM
Viva Cuba's series of Civil War murals depict conflicts between troops of Confederate General Sterling Price and Union General Thomas Ewing in September 1864. The battles started at Fort Davidson near Pilot Knob, Missouri and ended with the rescue . . . — — Map (db m58898) HM
Ewing's intent was to reach the railroad at Leasburg and take his group by train to safety in St. Louis. But the Confederates rapidly sent detachments east and west of Leasburg to destroy track. In Cuba they burned the depot and several boxcars, . . . — — Map (db m139828) HM
When Sen. Harry S. Truman campaigned for re-election in a close 1940 primary, two democratic committeemen were his only listeners on the steps of the adjacent Wallace house, as people kept hurrying past. He learned they were going to the . . . — — Map (db m58924) HM
During World War II the Blue Bonnet, a Frisco train named after the Texas state flower, was a familiar sight with its distinctive blue and white cars. The train was a major form of transportation from 1927 to 1967, and during World War II this #7 . . . — — Map (db m58921) HM
Osage hunting and trading expeditions left clearly defined trails that were used to travel to the St. Louis area long before the white man's coming. The Osage Trail was later used for trading purposes and eventually became Route 66 and I-44, the . . . — — Map (db m139772) HM
Paul T. Carr, who also sold Pontiacs from the location, built this Phillips 66 cottage style station in 1932. The site was purchased in 1968 by Bill Wallis and was converted to Mobil that year as well as becoming the first office for Wallis Oil . . . — — Map (db m171955) HM
Al West, Sr. served as Cuba's mayor from 1946 to 1958. During his tenure, the city purchased the light and power system. Resulting revenues allowed Cuba to finance improvements such as paved, named and lit streets and to extend water and sewer . . . — — Map (db m171952) HM
The Osage (Wa-zha-zhe) tribe were early inhabitants of the Missouri region. Their villages were located along the Osage and other Missouri rivers. French explorers first made contact with the Osage in the 1670s. At that time, the Osage were the most . . . — — Map (db m139826) HM
A.J. Barnett, the first cashier and President of Peoples Bank from 1920-1959, was mayor of Cuba, for ten years. The first city lighting system was installed during his first term in 1922. The mural shows him cranking the first Model T Ford in Cuba. . . . — — Map (db m58899) HM
In the 1900's, Prosperity Corner drew citizens to meet, do business, and pass the time of day. H.H. Tieman's General Merchandise Store was the hub of this activity. Hayes Store stands on the original site of Prosperity Corner. — — Map (db m139829) HM
In 1873 the St Louis, Salem & Little Rock Railroad was completed from Cuba, forty-one miles south, to Salem at a cost of about $1,250,000. It was built to transport iron ore and lead from area mines to market, and later passenger service was added. . . . — — Map (db m58926) HM
The Wahzhazhe migrated west of the Mississippi River centuries ago, to become the dominant power in Missouri and Arkansas. Later, the French mispronounced the word, and they became known as the Osage.
With the influx of people after the . . . — — Map (db m139771) HM
This mural recreates the look of the 1948 Robert-Judson Lumber Company Millworks Building. The saying "measure twice, cut once, -was very much the rule when employee of 54 years Francis Nixon worked here. The building was the site of custom . . . — — Map (db m58922) HM
The missionary Isaac McRoy described the Osage as an, "Uncommonly fierce, courageous, warlike nation." Washington Irving stated that they were, "The finest looking Indians I have ever seen in the West." And George Catlin described the Osage as, . . . — — Map (db m139768) HM
Viva Cuba's vintage river mural, The River depicts the use of the river as a source of recreation, beauty and transportation. Since Missouri is a from of the Indian word Missou-ly meaning canoe. It is an appropriate subject for the ninth mural. . . . — — Map (db m58889) HM
Native Americans have the highest rate of service in the armed forces per capita, more than any other ethnic group. Osage warriors have a long history of service in the United States armed forces; many are highly decorated service men and women and . . . — — Map (db m139775) HM
World War I
[Names listed]
World War II
[Names listed]
Korea
[Names listed]
Vietnam
[Names listed]
Lebanon - Grenada
[Names listed]
Panama
[Name listed]
Persian Gulf . . . — — Map (db m139831) WM
Originally, Dilland was located
on this hillside to avoid the flood
waters of Indian Creek. In the
late 19th century, the settlement
relocated a mile north to the Sligo
and Eastern Railroad line. The
tracks have since been removed.
Store . . . — — Map (db m254987) HM
This store, built by John Wilhite and Jim Adams in 1892,
also served as the old Dillard post office at a time when this
community had a mill, school, blacksmith shop and other
buildings. Most of the contents you see originated from
the Theo. . . . — — Map (db m255318) HM
The ruin is part of the hatchery raceway for holding and
growing small fish. It was built by Lester Klemme, owner
and operator of a modest resort and recreation business
named Old Mill Lodge. The raceway provided minnows
for the lodge's guests . . . — — Map (db m254992) HM
You are standing on the road that originally led to the
Old Dillard Cemetery. Another cemetery is located in
present-day Dillard close to Highway 49.
The oldest burial in this cemetery is Eliza Wisdom,
who died in 1853. She was a relative of . . . — — Map (db m255295) HM
The two-story house visible through the trees on the hill to the right
became the nucleus for Lesser Klemme's Old Mill Lodge resort. Lodge
guests, many of whom came from the St. Louis area, paid $7.00 per
day and received meals in the house, swam . . . — — Map (db m254991) HM
Dillard Mill is one of Missouri's best preserved examples of a water-powered
gristmill. The mill, which has been
restored to operational order, was
built around 1900 and continued
to grind grain until 1956.
[Captions]
Note: . . . — — Map (db m255301) HM
Fought Sept. 29 and 30, 1864. The night of Sept. 27, 1000 Union troops under Gen. Ewing, forced to evacuate Ft. Davidson at Pilot Knob or be annihilated, escaped through enemy lines. Gen. Price sent Gen. Marmaduke and Gen. Shelby in pursuit. Union . . . — — Map (db m108859) HM
Side A:
Early noted for its rich banks of iron ore, Crawford County was organized 1829, and named for Georgia Sen. W.H. Crawford. In territory ceded by Osage tribes 1808, the county was roamed by the Delaware and Shawnee into the period of . . . — — Map (db m55636) HM
When Crawford Countys boundaries extended to include most of Phelps and part of Dent Counties, the county seat was located at the mouth of the Little Piney River. The court met in the two-story hewn-log house of James Harrison.
After a . . . — — Map (db m157693) HM
E Pluribus Unum
Killed In Action
Carl E. Bockewitz Neal S. Crowder Richard L. Dicus
Edward J. Halbert Phillip T. Ives George E. Johnston Clifford T. Mullen
Served Our Country
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[not . . . — — Map (db m157696) WM
was legally incorporated on May 6, 1952. The first directors meeting was held on May 15, 1952 and the Steelville Telephone Company was purchased from the late Lark Brothers.
An REA loan, the first in Missouri was obtained to construct a modern . . . — — Map (db m147332) HM
The Indian Removal Act was past by President Andrew Jackson in May of 1830. All Native Americans were rounded up and moved to the Indian Territory. The Cherokee, after being driven from their homes, were divided into detachments. Late in . . . — — Map (db m157668) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of Crawford County who served their country in World War I and II and in everlasting tribute to those who gave their lives. — — Map (db m157737) WM
Built in 1848 A.D. by Levi Beckner this is the only brick building to survive the Civil War. It housed mercantile, newspaper, the first bank 1884-1910, abstract, cafe, and insurance businesses. — — Map (db m62540) HM
Dallas County, organized 1841, was first called Niangua for the river flowing within its borders, but the name proved difficult and it was changed to Dallas in 1844 for U.S. Vice Pres. George M. Dallas. Settled in the early 1830's by pioneers . . . — — Map (db m62544) HM
In honor of the men and women who served our country in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm 1990 1991 from Dallas County Ahart, Mac Barker, Craig Bradley, Terry Brown, Arthur Carpenter, Chad Cooksey, . . . — — Map (db m297187) WM
This memorial is dedicated to all who fought
for the freedom and the principles of our country
They sought no glory
but their country's good — — Map (db m62542) WM
The first building on this site was a two story wooden structure, the Bates Hotel, which burned in the
1878 fire. Later, in 1880, a three story brick hotel was built by W. R. Love during the mining boom in Salem. The hotel was named the "Salem . . . — — Map (db m250068) HM
In the early 1880's a young couple came to Salem from Fredericktown, Missouri. That couple was Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. and Mary E.
Bruce. Mr. Bruce worked for Louis Fischer's General Store. Mrs. Bruce worked as a seamstress making wedding gowns . . . — — Map (db m250279) HM
On this site during the Civil War a brick building was being erected, but was confiscated by the Union Forces. It was torn down to one level and converted to a Federal Fort during the Civil War, under the command of Colonel Moses Whybark. It was . . . — — Map (db m250169) HM
On the northwest corner of Block 10 Mr. Franz Adelmann had a store with a residence above the store. Mr. Adelmann bought the property
at a Sheriff's sale. After he passed away the property was left to his wife Francis Adelmann in 1875. There was . . . — — Map (db m250062) HM
An earlier log courthouse, built about 1851 or 1852, was Dent County's first.
It was located on the Wingfield farm northeast of Salem. In 1852-1853, a
courthouse was built south of the present courthouse. The building measured
about 20'x40', . . . — — Map (db m250021) HM
Listed on National Register of Historic Places (1972) Located on State Highway 19 Missouri's first designated scenic and historic route (1989) Located near site of Battle of Salem - Civil War(1861) Dent County Courthouse built 1870 Landmark of . . . — — Map (db m250728) HM WM
In 1932, John Fleming and I. S. Howald bought out the store which had been known as Peck
Hardware. Until 1946, it was called Fleming and Howald. Mr. Howald sold out his interest, and the
store became Fleming Hardware. Later the name was changed . . . — — Map (db m250102) HM
At the turn of the century, co-owners Charles Harmon and
Robert Greene ran Greene's Jewelry Store in the "Dent
Block". The business was later operated by Robert's son,
Charles Greene. — — Map (db m250255) HM
A tobacco barn was located here and during the Civil War. A part of the battle of Salem was fought here. Later the building was torn down and the lot was used as a storage for barrels of salt, factory wagons, plows, etc., that were owned by A. H. . . . — — Map (db m250154) HM
The L. N. Coffman Company is the third oldest business in the City of Salem. It was started in
1895 on the lot at the corner of Fourth and Jackson Streets, in the Dilworth building. The
business originally involved purchasing produce and . . . — — Map (db m250122) HM
M.W. Dent came to Salem in 1876. Along with his brother Ferguson Dent they started a business in
1880 which was known as the Dent Brothers Store. Mr. Dent met and married Mary Louise Reiser
and together they had three children. The home was . . . — — Map (db m249976) HM
The original building was a log house used as a hospital during the Civil War. Rooms
were added later, including a livery stable on the south end of the block, which was run
by George Pendergrass. T.B. Pence bought it from Mr. Pendergrass, . . . — — Map (db m250153) HM
One of Salem's first saloons operated in this building at the turn of the
century. The owner/operator of the saloon was James Lafayette Chambers.
He was also a Sheriff of Dent County in the years 1894 and 1896. From
1952-1958, Hazel and Bob . . . — — Map (db m250271) HM
On the northwest corner of Block 3 stood Harvey's Cash Store. John Harvey got his start selling cider for 5c a glass. Every morning, Mr. Harvey would go to the town water pump for two buckets of water.
He would take the water back to his store . . . — — Map (db m250173) HM
Dr. William Edward Rudd came to Salem from Hartville, Missouri in 1902 to practice medicine. During World War I, Dr. Rudd volunteered his services in the medical field. While there he went from Captain to Major in the Medical Corps. He was in . . . — — Map (db m249973) HM
Salem, an Ozark plateau town, 1,180 feet above sea level, was laid out, 1851, as the seat of newly organized Dent County. The town was named by early settler David R. Henderson for Salem, North Carolina, and the county name honors local pioneer and . . . — — Map (db m99638) HM
The photograph above shows what block 11,
"The Dent Block," looked like before the 1925
fire. It is located on the south side of the
Salem
courthouse on Fourth Street. — — Map (db m249978) HM
There was a fire in the 1890's that destroyed business buildings on this block. In 1893,
a steam powered merry-go-round was put on this block by a man named Mahaffey. A
small child who tried to jump on it while it was in motion was severely . . . — — Map (db m250253) HM
Dent Brothers Hardware was established on the "Dent Block" in 1867 by Ferguson Dent. He
sold it to Mark Winnett Dent in 1876. Sons Frank and George became owners in 1895.
George's sons Pete, Winnett "Doc" and Bill Dent assumed ownership about . . . — — Map (db m250030) HM
The forced migration of the Cherokee Indians in 1837-1838 was a tragic episode in American history. As early as 1802, Thomas Jefferson proposed relocating southern tribes to land west of the Mississippi River, but it was not until the Indian . . . — — Map (db m99288) HM
The Andrew James Franklin Yoast Relay Station in Hickory County, 92 miles from the Tipton Terminus, was about 2 miles south of Elkton. — — Map (db m263902) HM
Here in the Ozark Highland of Missouri, Hickory County was organized 1845, and named for U.S. President Andrew Jackson, known as "Old Hickory." Lying in the Osage land cession of 1808, the county area was early known to French trappers. From 1819 . . . — — Map (db m78761) HM
In memory of all
living and dead
of Hickory County
who served in
World Wars I and II
Korea - Vietnam
They sought no glory
but their country's good — — Map (db m84611) WM
Quincy in Hickory County.
76 miles from the Tipton Terminus,
was a relay and meal station.
It is not known whether
Joseph Montgomery, Lyman Stilz,
or William Morgan
operated the station here. — — Map (db m265311) HM
1853 Joined The Christian Church.
Was an active member the remainder
of his life.
1861-1865 Served in The Union Army
1863 Ordained a Christian Minister
1866 Married Emeline Earnest
Organized Weaubleau Christian . . . — — Map (db m96093) HM
In honor and memory of
those who served in defense
of their country so that
all may enjoy freedom
———————————
Dedicated to all Veterans
by the
Weaubleau Merchants . . . — — Map (db m96090) WM
Weaubleau Christian Institute
Established 1867
John Whitaker
Founder of Weaubleau
Christian College
Born Aug. 15, 1842
Died Jan. 6, 1910
Weaubleau Christian College
Established 1893-1914 — — Map (db m96092) HM
The symbol of the 515th Engineer Company (PL)(CS) presented to the Citizens of Lebanon and Laclede County on May 4, 1991, for outstanding support of troops and families during Operation Desert Storm. — — Map (db m96192) WM
Camp Joy on Route 66 was started in 1927 by Charles and Lida Spears with the help of their son Emis and his wife Lois. Leaving Nebraska in 1927 the Speares traveled Route 66 from Arizona eastward looking for a good place to establish a tourist camp. . . . — — Map (db m171960) HM
Elnora Evelyn Briggans Ford was born on October 11, 1920, in
Independence, Kansas.
Elnora grew up near Coffeyville, and graduated from Kansas State Teachers
College in Pittsburg. Her first teaching job was in rural Wallace, Kansas
teaching . . . — — Map (db m271462) HM
A campaign to establish the U.S.O. in the Fort Leonard Wood area began in March of
1941. As the military was still segregated, plans called for separate clubs for
Caucasian and African American soldiers. Space for a Caucasian U.S.O. club . . . — — Map (db m271463) HM
This monument is dedicated to the men from Laclede County who made the supreme sacrfice in these wars.
Afghanistan
Lames M. Finley
Iraq
Lawrence L. Parrish — — Map (db m246288) WM
(each subject has its own square tile)
Gasconade River Bridge
A mixed-truss bridge built about 1924 near Hazelgreen, when the road was State Highway 14. It carried traffic until 2014.
Harris Cafι Conway
Built in . . . — — Map (db m186588) HM
Lebanon, lying 1,265 feet above sea level, in Missouri's Central Ozarks, was founded in 1849 as the seat of newly organized Laclede County. Southern settlers named the town for Lebanon, Tenn. The county name honors the founder of St. Louis. When . . . — — Map (db m44872) HM
[Text blocks are taken from the right side of the mural, in order from the top]
Route 66 Museum
Take a self-guided tour of this museum, which features recreations
of a 1950s gas station and a classic diner, along with displays . . . — — Map (db m271465) HM
(each subject has its own square tile)
A.T. Nelson
Col. Arthur T. Nelson was well-known throughout Missouri and the U.S. He was key in persuading authorities to built Route 66 through Lebanon and donated land for the new road. . . . — — Map (db m186582) HM
["]I do speak for the Great Masses of the Mississippi Valley, when I say that we will not submit to the domination of any political party, however much we may love it, that lays the sacrificing hand upon silver and will demonetize it.["]
Erected . . . — — Map (db m96190) HM
Dedicated to
All American Veterans
both past and present
who faithfully have served
our nation in war and peace
—————————————
In Memory of
All American . . . — — Map (db m158061) WM
In Honor of the
Fallen Warriors
of
Laclede County
by its Citizens
————————————
Lebanon Area Fallen Warriors
[Roll of Honored Dead]
[not transcribed]
[Boots . . . — — Map (db m158065) WM
In 1941, O.E. Carter and Ed Lawson erected a
prefabricated gas station on Route 66 west of the
Frisco Railroad overpass know as the Subway.
Many truckers had to let the air out of their tires or
detour around the 13-foot-5-inch bridge. . . . — — Map (db m271482) HM
Maries County, in the central Ozarks of Missouri, was organized in 1855 and named for the Big and Little Maries rivers. The area, in territory ceded by Osage Indians 1808, was roamed by French trappers who early named the Gasconade, Bourbeuse, and . . . — — Map (db m171911) HM
Dedicated by the Citizens of
Maries County
To those of their sons
who served the nation and
the cause of humanity in the
World War 1914-1918
And in memory of
those who gave the
last full measure of devotion
Ransom Ray . . . — — Map (db m172941) WM
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