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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
