James O'Neill was born in New York on October 31, 1836. He showed talent at an early age and began working at the age of 12. At the age of 29, he invested his savings in land in the Pennsylvania oil region. The land turned out to be rich in . . . — — Map (db m272253) HM
The Cardinal Route 66 Park is dedicated to Marion E. & William H. Perry, Jr. for good reason. W.H. (native of Webb City) and wife, Marion believed in their community and in community service. He and Marion donated to the Webb City Park Board, . . . — — Map (db m174095) HM
This house was built by Elijah Thomas Webb, son of the founder
of Webb City, John C. Webb. This prominent Webb City home
was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020 as
an outstanding example of a high-style Queen Anne . . . — — Map (db m272095) HM
George H. Bruen was born October 26, 1856, in Penn Yan, New
York. He was the son-in-law of Colonel James O'Neill. Colonel
James O'Neill arrived in Webb City three years after its
founding. He is responsible for its waterworks, gas lines, . . . — — Map (db m272163) HM
First steel bridge west of Springfield, MO
Oldest bridge of it's type in Missouri
Originally crossed Spring River on CR 270
Contracted by John C. Guinn
Built 1871 by Canton Wrought Iron Bridge Co. (approach spans added 1885) . . . — — Map (db m311971) HM
Sol and Julia (Meyerhardt) Goldstein were one of the earliest immigrating Jewish families to our area. As pioneer merchants, they rose to prominence, becoming one of the leading names for department stores and clothiers at 107-113 North Allen . . . — — Map (db m312118) HM
Starting as a mining camp, the growth of Webb City, Missouri reached a population of more than 15,000 people in a period of about 25 years. Webb City occupied the central district of the largest lead and zinc mining area in the world. More than . . . — — Map (db m174103) HM
Elizabeth Jane Eliza Webb Stewart Chinn (a.k.a. Jane Chinn) was born June 27, 1829, in Overton County, Tennessee. Jane was the cousin of John C. Webb, who founded Webb City. She built this home, featuring gingerbread adornment, with the help of . . . — — Map (db m272252) HM
Joseph W. Aylor (1839-1917) was one of 14 children. By 1861, Joseph was a member of the Army, actively engaged in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Jenkins' Ferry, and Pleasant Hill. Afterward, he found himself in Texas with only . . . — — Map (db m272208) HM
J.C. Stewart (1844-1906) attended school until the age of 16 in Pennsylvania. A veteran of the Civil War, he moved to Webb City in 1876. His uncle S.L. Manker (1829-1900) lived here and Joseph worked for him in the grocery business before he . . . — — Map (db m312129) HM
Joseph Freemont Lewis moved to the Webb City area in 1884, at the age of twenty-two. He married Elizabeth Ann, and the couple had two daughters, Fern and Bernita. His home reflected his success, and the home was also frequently used for social . . . — — Map (db m312120) HM
This statue dedicated in honor of the hardrock miner, his family and those who served the Webb City District mining industry during the past century.
The Kneeling Miner, circa 1976
Jack E. Dawson [sculptor]
Originally sculpted in . . . — — Map (db m37319) HM
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington in 1782. At that time it was called Badge of Military Merit. In 1932 it became known as the Purple Heart and is awarded only for combat wounded veterans.
Some Gave All - . . . — — Map (db m37234) HM
I represent all the 105-Millimeter Howitzers
that between 1941 and 1945 bombarded the
enemy and defended U.S. forces in
North Africa, Italy, France, Germany,
and on the Pacific Islands;
I also commemorate the thousands of
men and . . . — — Map (db m37298) HM
'71 Conception About the Project
On August 9, 1971, the Webb City Park Board authorized an agreement between the City of Webb City and the Webb City Historical Society for the installation of the Praying Hands status at the northwest . . . — — Map (db m311984) HM
Stonewall Pritchett (1870-1955) bought the home from Eliza Jane Chinn in 1900. A Harvard graduate and eloquent orator Pritchett served as our city attorney and a Missouri State Representative from 1895-1897. An advocate for the disenfranchised in . . . — — Map (db m312122) HM
Prosperity Junction Station
Original site located east
of Carterville
Typical Boarding Station
Serving Communities in the
Four States Mining District
Street Car #60
Electric powered passenger car
circa 1916-1937 . . . — — Map (db m37368) HM
Caboose #1115, originally a boxcar built in 1920, was transformed into a caboose in 1938 and traveled over 2.7 million miles on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway before its retirement in 1975, marking it as the last wooden caboose in service on . . . — — Map (db m311989) HM
Opened on March 1, 1946, Webb City's historic movie theater has served as a community gathering place and entertainment venue for generations. Its proximity to the Mother Road inspired owners Scott and Nancy Hutson to rename it after Route 66 in . . . — — Map (db m311991) HM
This plaque is dedicated in memory of A. H. Rogers the founder, and the employees of the former S.W. Mo. Elec. Ry. Co., which was headquartered in Webb City, operating over a 94 mile system serving the Tri-State Mining Field from 1889 to 1939. . . . — — Map (db m37365) HM
Once the ore buckets came to the surface the contents went through the mill. The purpose of the mills that dotted the landscape was to separate the various rocks and minerals always concentrating on the valuable lead and zinc ore. These . . . — — Map (db m174091) HM
The hoist was the powerful mechanical engine that propelled the ore bucket up and down the shaft which was the busy vertical highway of the lead and zinc mines. The hoist had tremendous power to dead lift a full ore bucket. In addition the hoist . . . — — Map (db m174089) HM
The ore bucket and the shovel were the two symbols of the Tri-State mining era. The ore bucket transported the shoveled rock, lead and zinc ores to the processing mill. It is a simple fact that the entire mining economy fell into the hands of the . . . — — Map (db m174090) HM
This steam powered rock drill was an integral tool of the Tri-State Mining District. The only way to access the ore was by drilling into the tough limestone, chert and dolomite walls. Drill bits punctured holes into the walls to provide the needed . . . — — Map (db m174092) HM
The overwhelming majority of the mining occurred below the water table therefore pumps were on constant call to purge the water from the floors of the mines. The water pump is a reminder of the incredible depths in which the ore was found . . . — — Map (db m174088) HM
In Memory of
All World War II Veterans
This memorial is in honor of all of the World War II veterans who were involved in the fight for the freedom of America and the free world.
Whether they fought in the Pacific or European theater, . . . — — Map (db m37195) HM
Walter Claude Ball (1880-1940) was the son of George W. Ball, who had come to Webb City at the age of 16 with nothing and gained wealth from mining. Walter would follow in his father's footsteps, gaining wealth in mining and other businesses. He . . . — — Map (db m272203) HM
[front] Webb City, (Webbville), was platted by John C. Webb in September, 1875, and incorporated in December, 1876, with a population of 700. The city was located on a portion of Webb's 200-acre farm, which he entered in February, 1857. There in . . . — — Map (db m37321) HM
Dedicated
to those of this
Central District who
served in the Armed
Forces that we may
keep forever bright
the memory of their
glorious part in the
struggle "to defend
life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness" . . . — — Map (db m37384) WM
(full title: The Citizens of Webb City and the Webb City Chamber of Commerce Welcome Visitors to Webb City, MO, Our "Gem" of the Ozarks)
We invite you to experience our history, enjoy our parks and recreational facilities, and shop in . . . — — Map (db m174107) HM
William Early Patten was born October 1, 1860 in Sullivan, Indiana. He moved to Webb City in 1901 in pursuit of mining ventures. Patten had previously dabbled in many trades as a carpenter, butcher, plasterer, roofer, blacksmith, miner, and . . . — — Map (db m272158) HM
The first resident was Edward E. Wood, a downtown merchant. The plot for the home was sold to Mr. Wood by Patten, his neighbor across the street and business associate.
Myrna has lived in the home for over 60 years. There have been several . . . — — Map (db m312131) HM
