Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pacific, Missouri
Union is the county seat for Franklin County
Pacific is in Franklin County
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On East Osage Street (Old U.S. 66) east of North Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.
This World War II era Quonset hut, with a unique stone façade was built here in 1950. It started out as a family-run dry cleaning business by the original owners. Over the years it has been a photo studio and the home of several roadside diners . . . — — Map (db m205178) HM
On North 2nd Street at West Union Street, on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
Dedicated to those who served, fought and gave their lives for our country
They served with honor
Now we serve them
Forever remembered
Let freedom ring
Colwell Harris •
H. Saylor •
B.N. Lane •
Paul Williams •
F. Bruce • . . . — — Map (db m169301) WM
On West Walnut Street, 0.1 miles west of North 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1864, the Confederate Army mounted a major incursion into Missouri, designed to liberate the state from federal control. Known as Price's Expedition, a force of 12,000 cavalry and mounted infantry, under the command of former Missouri governor . . . — — Map (db m169299) HM
On South 4th Street at West Meramec Street, on the left when traveling south on South 4th Street.
Presented to American Legion Post 320 upon disbandment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5608 Jan,12 1955.
In memory of H. R. Sutter K.I.A. Korea • W.F. Funke • J.A. Johnson Sr. • O.R. Ritchey — — Map (db m191389) HM WM
The City of Pacific, once known as Franklin, takes its name from the railroad that bustles through town. Up to the time of the Civil War only the Pacific Railroad ran from St. Louis to this point.
The main line of the Pacific Railroad was . . . — — Map (db m168408) HM
On East Orleans Street at South 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on East Orleans Street.
Worlds Fair, St. Louis, Missouri
McHugh Dailey Opera House
Reconstructed from the 1904 World's Fair
Grand opening New Years Eve 1908 — — Map (db m191390) HM
On East Osage Street (Old U.S. 66) east of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
Opening in 1946 to all travelers of Route 66, the Beacon Court Motel is only a memory, but its iconic sign now lives on at its new home, the Beacon Car & Pet Wash. The Beacon tower was dormant from 1980 to 2004 but a full restoration was completed . . . — — Map (db m168407) HM
On East Osage Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Jensen Point was part of the Henry Shaw Gardenway as a beautification project of the National Park Service and the Missouri State Highway Commission. The overlook was dedicated to Lars Peter . . . — — Map (db m205175) HM
On East Osage Street east of Clear Creek Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
The restaurant was built in 1934 by brothers James and Bill Smith and is still owned and operated by the James Smith family.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m189150) HM
