Archives for Ozarks Roots
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…
The Legacy of Neosho
A decendant of Neosho Parthena Brown continues her mission of giving This is the story of Neosho Parthena Brown, a Euchee/Creek Native American whose father Samuel W. Brown and Euchee…
Saving History
Appleton City Landmarks Restoration, Inc., brings history back to life in St. Clair County, Mo. In Appleton City, Mo., a group of dedicated volunteers are digging deep into their community…
An Almost Forgotten Fort
Fort Gibson’s rich history includes maintaining peace in turbulat times In 1824, the federal government needed a new site for military presence because Fort Smith in Arkansas was too far…
History Behind Bars
The Calaboose Jailhouse is the oldest standing building in the Springfield, Mo., area The Calaboose Jailhouse stands somewhat alone in the downtown area of Springfield, Mo. While it may look…
Saving History One Building at a Time
Garner Train Depot White County Historical Society and Pioneer Village brings the history of Arkansas to one location History is being lost every day. Buildings burn or are torn down,…