Ernest “Ernie” Moore was a remarkable artist who transformed discarded metal objects into sculptures and plaques. Born in January 1911 in Fulton, Missouri, he had a talent for seeing beauty in the ordinary, and his creativity knew no bounds. He lived in Callaway County and grew up in the Star Park neighborhood just east of Second Street and Bluff Street, where he eventually raised his family. His home was a treasure trove of a lifelong collection of various items.
Read MoreDuring January, we are featuring hats! We don’t often have an opportunity to share KCHS’s extensive collection of vintage apparel, so we’re taking the month of January to share a few of the hats that reside in our vintage apparel repository.
Read MoreThe original East School that opened in September 1897 was located in the center of the block between Center and Bluff Streets, north of St. Louis Avenue, right behind where AutoZone now stands. Grade school was on the first floor, and the High School students were on the second floor.
Read MoreOf the various accounts of the formation of Callaway County, the priority when organizing the County Seat was planning the location, design, and construction of the courthouse and jail. The original County Seat in 1820 was at the town of Elizabeth, located approximately one-half mile northwest of Ham’s Prairie. A log jailhouse was immediately constructed there, but a courthouse was never constructed. Instead, court matters were carried out at Henry Brite’s tavern. The cost of the jail, $785 (about $20,000 in today’s dollars), was covered by selling lots in the new town.
Read MoreAccording to the calendar, spring is here. While the weather can’t make up its mind about temperatures, nature is bursting out in spring colors. McIntire Florist has been spreading colorful flowers and plants throughout the county since 1932. The Florist Shop opened during the height of the Great Depression as an expansion of the McIntire greenhouses.
Read MoreIn Callaway County, Labor Day Weekend is known for the Mokane World’s Fair. Started by the Mokane Lions Club as the Fall Festival, the event features barbecued mutton, live music, and a carnival.
Read MoreMany families have farmed in Callaway County through the years. The Century Farm program highlights families that have owned a farm for 100 years or more with actual farming contributing to the family income. We feature a few of these farms in Callaway County.
Read MoreMost of the gardens that are planted in Callaway County now of days are simply created to provide fresh produce during summer to the local communities. But did you know that at one time, it was each American’s patriotic duty to plant a “Victory Garden”?
Read MoreAs we celebrate commencements in Callaway County, we reflect on the secondary and higher education institutions from the past and the end of the school year celebrations. Today Callaway County boasts five high schools and two colleges. In years past, Callaway was home to high schools in Auxvasse, Hereford, McCredie, and Mokane and secondary or higher education institutions of St. Mark’s Episcopal School for Boys, Fulton Female Seminary, Floral Hill and Synodical colleges.
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