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One of Mr. Meeks little girls.... An Ozarks Murder Ballad sang by one of the victims.... 1894 saw George and Bill Taylor, attempting to buy silence from the man who knew they had embezzled money from the bank in Linn County, in which they had interests. Mr. Meeks was to testify...See more

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Jesse James robbed this bank in Liberty, Missouri, on 13 Feb 1866. Back then, it was called the Clay County Savings Association. This is recognized as the first successful daylight peacetime bank robbery in US History. They made off with roughly $60,000 (1.2 million in today's fiat money).

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The iconic sign for the Twin Drive-In Theatre in Independence, MO. Opening in 1965, the sign was inspired by the St. Louis Gateway Arch, which was completed the same year. The Twin Drive-In operated for nearly 60 years but closed in 2024. The iconic sign was taken down and preserved for display in Neon Alley, an outdoor tourist attraction in Kansas City. Operated by the LUMI Neon Museum, their mission is to rescue and preserve historic signs within the KC area.

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Lone Jack Service Station, ca 1930's

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1886 - Warrensburg, Missouri

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Main Street in Old Linn Creek, Missouri, before Bagnell Dam was built in 1931, forming the Lake of the Ozarks. The town is now under fifty feet of water. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_of_the_Ozarks • Bagnell Dam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagnell_Dam A new Linn Creek was built 3 miles away. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Creek,_Missouri

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Joe Walsh (2nd from left) and band members at the Ramada Inn in Sedalia, Missouri, before playing at the Ozark Music Festival in 1974. Photo credit: Jennifer Liles Clemons

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Covered Bridge near Walnut Shade, Missouri

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January 25-26, 1875. Pinkerton agents attack a farmhouse outside Kearney, Missouri. It is owned by the mother and stepfather of Frank and Jesse James, and the detectives think the boys are visiting. They are not. The agents toss a bomb into the house. The explosion kills...See more

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12th & Grand in Kansas City, Missouri (1910)

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Wright County squirrel hunters in a Republic truck (circa 1918). Squirrel hunts are still popular in Wright County, MO, today! Wright County, Missouri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_County,_Missouri

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Monett, Missouri. 1908 (Barry and Lawrence counties)