Historical Places
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Big Springs Historical District
Dent County Museum
Douglas County Museum
German Settler Museum
Hidden Log Cabin Museum
Log Cabin Museum
Oller Reynolds House
Poplar Bluff Railroad Museum
Reynolds County Museum
Ripley County Heritage
Shannon County
Texas County Museum
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Related Website: Historical Places in Missouri's Ozark Heritage Region
Butler County
- The Moark Regional Railroad Museum in Poplar Bluff – 573-785-4539. The Moark Regional Railroad Museum offers visitors the chance to see displays of model trains and photographs of early railroading days which depict logging, lumber mills, factories, area train depots, the early steam engine and a dining car display. The museum features a train room with a model train layout which takes visitors on an imaginary train ride through an interesting countryside, featuring farms, cities, mountains, mining, the desert, rivers and industrial sites.
- Epps-Houts Museum - County Road 451, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Learn about the world through artwork and sculpture from thirteen countries. Africa, Korea, Saudi Arabia and Iran are some of the countries' works displayed in addition to others. For further information or to schedule a visit, contact Erma Epps at (573) 785-2734.
- Poplar Bluff Historical Museum - 573-785-2220, 1010 North Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. The Poplar Bluff Historical Museum houses information on the history of Poplar Bluff and Butler County as well as having displays on Public Schools, bowling/golf, Poplar Bluff Sports Hall of Fame, Veterans, Conservation Commission/U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Postal Service and the Boy and Girl Scouts.
- Margaret Harwell Art Museum - 421 North Main, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. The Margaret Harwell Art Museum is an active and vital cultural resource for southeastern Missouri. As one of only five city art museums in Missouri, it offers a comprehensive program of traveling exhibits, art classes, educational programs for children and a growing permanent collection of works by contemporary Missouri artists.
- Reynolds House in Qulin Missouri - In 1910; lot 2, of block 6, was sold to James B. Chadwick. James built a house on this lot, which at one time served as a saloon. Also, this house has been occupied by different families as a private home until 1925. The year of 1925, the house was purchased by Jacob and Cynthia Oller. In 1939 ownership again was transferred. This time to Mrs. Eliya Walls, the daughter of Jacob and Cynthia Oller. In 1946, it was to change ownership again. This time to Eliya's daughter, Ruth Reynolds. After the death of Ruth and her husband John Reynolds, their son Jerry acquired ownership. Jerry, retained the house and land until he and his wife Laverne donated the house to the City of Qulin, to be placed under the care of the Melville-Qulin Historical Society. The house was moved from 4th Street, to its present site in 1989.
- Butler County Courthouse
Carter County
- Carter County Courthouse
- Carter County Historical Society Log Cabin - Van Buren (Courthouse square). 1851 hand-hewed log cabin, reconstructed on square & furnished with 1850s antiques. Open Weekends, May to September - Donation - 573-323-4708
- Hidden Log Cabin Museum - Van Buren (John & Ash / 305 West John Street). Covered log cabin from 1872. Once inside one becomes a member of a society that has existed more than 100 years ago. Ozark history lessons are countless. Open April thru November - Admission fee - 573-323-4563
- Pioneer Museum - Ellsinore (HCR 3, Box 247 / Hwy. V & Cleveland). Local history and genealogy collections: tools, clothes, utensils. Periodic demonstrations of spinning, 4-harness looming, basketry and other pioneer skills. Be sure to visit the gift shop. Special events on Saturdays. Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Wednesdays and Saturdays - 10 am to 5 pm - Donation - 573-322-0102 or 573-322-8482
Dent County
- Dent County Courthouse
- Bonebreak Center of Nature & History - Salem (601 North Hickory Street). A private, non-profit site with a spring, creek, walking trails through various natural habitats. An 1880s Victorian home and an 1830s log cabin. Open year-round - Admission fee - 573-729-4300
- Dent County Museum - Salem (102 N. Iron St.). 1896 home of former congress-man, W.P. Elmer; houses area artifacts. Open Sundays, Memorial Day toThanksgiving - Donation - 573-729-5048
- Ozark Heritage Museum - Salem (702 South Main Street). On scenic and historic State Hwy 19. Ken Feibelman's area historical collection. Open daily - Free - 573-729-5707.
Douglas County
Howell County
- Howell County Courthouse
- Wayside Park Trail - Mountain View (E Hwy 60). 1800s log cabin, Frisco railroad caboose, wood sculptures of pioneers, 3 botanical gardens of native flowers and plants. Open year-round - Free - 417-934-2794
- Harlin Museum - West Plains (505 Worchester). Historic artifacts from West Plains and Howell County. Permanent art exhibit. Open April to October - Free - 417-256-7801
- Fire Museum of Missouri - Featuring Antique Fire Trucks, & Vintage Soft Drink Bottles Willow Springs (Business Hwy 60/63 East). Largest antique fire truck and soda bottle collection in Missouri and Arkansas. Open April 1 thru August 31 - Admission fee - 573-469-3158
Laclede County
Oregon County
- Oregon County Courthouse
- Turners Mill
- Falling Spring Mill - The first house built at Falling Spring was a log cabin, which is still standing.
This house is over 100 years old. There have been two mills at Falling Spring. The first one used a wooden water wheel. The second is the present mill. This mill was built between 1927 and 1929. At first, only the main support timbers were up; later, the mill was enclosed in the present building. The mill wheel came from what is known as Johnson Spring. It was used to make electricity before power was brought in by the government
Ozark County
Pulaski County
Reynolds County
Ripley County
- Ripley County Courthouse
- Current River Heritage Museum - Doniphan, Mo. - 573- 996-5298. The Museum opened in 1991 and is a regional history museum housing a collection of artifacts and memorabila dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of our area.
- Pioneer Heritage Homestead - Doniphan (101 Washington St.). Log cabin museum built in 1865. Homestead also houses a log barn and an early blacksmith shop. Open year-round - Free - 573-996-5298
Shannon County
Texas County
- Texas County Courthouse
- Texas County Historical Photos
- Texas County Missouri Historical & Military Museum - Houston (300 South Grand Avenue). Exhibits featuringTexas County historical past and present military artifacts. Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society Library. Open Thursdays - 10 am to 3 pm - Free - 417-967-2946.
Wayne County
Wright County
- Wright County Courthouse
- Mountain Grove Square with its historic bandstand is the hub of the downtown business district, as well as a source of pride to the Mountain Grove community. The bandstand was originally dedicated by Vice President Thomas Marshall in 1915. Through the efforts of a citizen-inspired restoration project in 1986-1987, the bandstand and surrounding park were restored to pristine condition. The bandstand was then rededicated on April 27, 1987 by then Vice President George Bush, with a crowd or more than 5,000 in attendance. Since that time thousands of people have had an enjoyable time in the park surrounding the gleaming white bandstand, whether at community events or by simply taking advantage of a sunny afternoon. The bandstand and historic square are on the National Register of Historic Places.
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