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Historic Highways…Jefferson and Route 66 in Joplin Missouri
History buffs can get their kicks on Historic Route 66 & Jefferson Highway The Mother Road (1926-1985) that winds through Joplin. The route was…
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HISTORY---Because That’s What We Do “Celebrating the Architecture & History of the Houses in the Murphysburg Historic District” booklet (printed & electronic version) will…
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The Skirmish at Rader’s Farm
A Reassessment by Larry Wood Camp Jackson, May 20th, 1863 Colonel Williams, Honored Sir, I hav five of your Solgers prisoners, three Whight and…
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