Menu
Menu
Menu

BLOG

Come back often to check out our blog which we update often!

sign

Sadie Brown Cemetery – ‘A Labor of Love”

History
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION FUND   Grant supports restoration of African American burial ground Despite traffic that constantly buzzes by, the small grassy spot at the corner of U.S. 63 and Missouri 14 feels silent. An unknown number of stories are buried beneath a couple of trees. Only a sign near a small parking lot
marker-768x562

Legends and Lore – Polly the Parrot

History
Did you know that one of the most unique personalities to ever live in West Plains wasn’t actually a person at all? That’s right! One of our most interesting historical characters was actually a parrot named Polly. In fact, Polly the Parrot was such a fascinating figure that her story qualified for a Legends and Lore Marker,
explosion marker

The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion

City Events
One of the saddest chapters of West Plains, Missouri, history unfolded on Friday the 13th, April 1928, when thirty-eight people were killed, three brick buildings were reduced to rubble, and windows were broken out all over Court Square in the downtown area in the aftermath of an explosion which occurred in a building on East
Turner Mill

3 Mills ~ 1 Highway

Day Trips
If you are looking for a day trip into some Ozark history, consider taking this route to visit Greer Spring Mill, Turner Mill, and Falling Spring Mill. From West Plains take Hwy 160 East to Alton then head north on Hwy 19. This is a beautiful drive through the Mark Twain National Forest! Greer Spring
Riding the Ozarks

Riding the Ozarks

Day Trips
Motorcycle enthusiasts will tell you that they love the curves and hills. It's exhilarating! Combine that with breathtaking landscapes, and it really can't get much better than riding the Ozarks backroads. There's something for every rider whether you are on a cruiser, touring, or adventure bike. We enjoy riding with friends and riding alone. We

Recent Posts