Archives for Ozarks Roots
Honoring the Importance of Agriculture
The Plantation Agriculture Museum was the first state-owned agriculture museum William Pinkney Dortch arrived in the Pulaski/Lonoke County, Ark., area before the Civil War and married the daughter of another…
Couple Rebuilds History
After years of disrepair, Clyde and Janet Beal have restored Britain Mill Clyde and Janet Beal own the stunning Britain Mill on Turnback Creek, Mo. The historic mill, circa 1839,…
Still Standing Strong
An almost-forgotten cabin has been reclaimed by family members Keith Parker is a master builder and fabricator. He should be; he started when he was 12 years old. Forty-four years…
150 Years Strong
Walker, Mo., began with the expansion of the railroad system The city of Walker, Mo., owes its existence to the coming of the railroad on Oct. 16, 1870. The town…
In the Business of Christmas
The Lollis Family has been growing holiday cheer since the 1970s Many families make selecting a holiday tree from a Christmas tree farm an annual excursion. Most, however, don’t realize…
Something to Talk About
Talking Rocks Cavern has a deep history in the Ozarks landscape There’s a lot of talk in Stone County, Mo. — rock talk, to be precise. Talking Rocks Cavern is…
Fishing For Generations
Anderson Farms began on 800 acres in 1949 When considering a Farm Family of the Year, mental images of cattle, chickens and pigs or row crops quickly come to mind. …
35 Years in the Niche Business
Kincaid Seed Company processes products that other companies don’t offer Jaret Kincaid is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on the Kincaid family farm in Jasper, Mo., helping his dad…
Old Jail Serves as a Reminder of History
Logan County, Ark., group maintains a museum that continues to evolve In 1871, a small log building serving as the first Logan County, Ark., county jail was built on Red…
The Trilogy of a Courthouse
The Jasper County Courthouse has a unquie appearance and history Jasper County’s third courthouse in Carthage, Mo., is a source of pride to the area residents and is on the…