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Victory School
Goose Creek
"22a Victory School. The forerunner of the Victory School was a log schoolhouse built by Solomon Kittrell west of Goose Creek that predated the Civil War."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Samuel Kittrell House Site
Butler County
"21. Samuel Kittrell House Site ca. 1819. The Kittrell House site is located somewhere along this lane."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Thomas Scott Home
Butler County
"20. Thomas Scott Home. Near here was the location of the house site where the first meeting of the Butler County Court was held on June 16, 1849."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Spurlock Cabin
Hendrickson Park, Poplar Bluff
"19. Spurlock Cabin. The "Aunt Jane Spurlock" place is the original site of the cabin which now stands in Hendrickson Park in Poplar Bluff."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Joel Jasper Kearbey Home
Cane Creek
"18. Joel Jasper Kearbey Home ca. 1838. Joel Jasper Kearbey was the son of Thomas Lee and Nancy Scot Kearbey who settled in Cane Creek in 1838."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
J. H. Sparkman Home
Cane Creek
"17. J. H. Sparkman Home ca. 1870."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Cane Creek School
Cane Creek
"16. Cane Creek School. The first Cane Creek School was reportedly built in 1868 about ¾ miles northwest of the present location."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Cane Creek Church
Cane Creek
"14. Cane Creek Church ca. 1842. This church located up the hill was organized in 1842."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
W.W. Sparkman Home
Butler County
"13. W.W. Sparkman Home ca. 1860. The original Sparkman in Butler County. W.W. Sparkman lived here prior to the Civil War."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Sparkman Cemetery
Butler County
"11. Sparkman Cemetery. This cemetery is a very old burial place predating the Civil War."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Powers Mill
Butler County
"The Powers Mill was a grist mill built before the Civil War and at one time was considered to be the best in the county. Operations at the mill ceased in the early 1900s."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Military Road
Butler County
"7. Military Road (Natchitoches Trace 1834-1880)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Bay Spring School
Cane Creek
"6. Bay Spring School est. 1870 (new school ca. 1923). The original school was a log building that was located at the foot of the hill near a spring."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Judge Ezekia Miller Home
Cane Creek
"5. Judge Ezekia Miller Home ca. 1870 (original barn). It was Judge Ezekia Miller for whom the bridge and the road are named."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
William Combs Home
Cane Creek
"4. William Combs Home ca. 1860 (Miller Home ca. 1901). Combs helped organize Cane Creek Baptist Church and was its first minister."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Patty House Site
Cane Creek
"3. Patty House Site c. 1860. The Patty house site is inaccessible. The house and barn are no longer standing."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
George Powers Home
Cane Creek
"2. George Powers Home 1893 (Marley Home 1953)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Dr. James C. McCowan House Site
Cane Creek
"1. Dr. James C. McCowan House Site ca. 1878. The McCowan house is no longer standing."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Boeving Brothers Cotton Company Broseley Gin
BU-BR-2
"The Boeving Brothers Cotton Company Broseley Gin (BU-BR-2) is certainly eligible for National Register listing, because it retains such a high degree of integrity."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Rombauer School
Rombauer
"BU-RO-8 Rombauer School"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Qulin School (Middle School)
Qulin
"BU-QU-20 Qulin School (Middle School)"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Gentzen Country School
Qulin
"BU-QU-17 Gentzen Country School"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Qulin United Methodist Church
Qulin
"BU-QU-1 Qulin United Methodist Church (Qulin School)"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Old Baskey No. 1 School
Poplar Bluff vicinity
"BU-PO-23 Old Baskey No. 1 School"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Twin Springs School
Poplar Bluff vicinity
"BU-PO-18 Twin Springs School"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Carter School
Poplar Bluff vicinity
"BU-PO-11 Carter School"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Keener Spring Resort Historic District
Map Nine
"A district nomination should be prepared for the Keener Spring Resort Historic District (Map Nine)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Gable-end church with center steeple
BU-AS-1 Ash Hill General Baptist Church
"Figure 6. Gable-end church with center steeple. BU-AS-1 Ash Hill General Baptist Church"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Rural school
BU-PO-11 Poplar Bluff vicinity
"Figure 5. Rural school. BU-PO-11 Poplar Bluff vicinity."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
False front commercial building
BU-FI-1 Fisk
"Figure 4. False front commercial building. BU-FI-1 Fisk."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Wedgewood Lodge
Wappapello
"A typical 1940s-type tourist facility at Wappapello is Wedgewood Lodge (BU-WA-6), which consists of an office and four sleeping cabins in a craftsman style."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Lone Hill Lookout Tower
Southwest of Poplar Bluff
"One significant reminder of this era of reforestation is the Lone Hill Lookout Tower (BU-LO-10), located on Missouri Department of Conservation property, southwest of Poplar Bluff."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Neelyville High School
Neelyville
"The other, the Neelyville High School (BU-NE-23), was built in 1934-36 by the WPA."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Old Qulin High School
Qulin
"The old Qulin High School building (BU-QU-21) is an outstanding architect-designed building, built by WPA workers, in a Moderne style."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Old Dan River School
Butler County
"Some of the most significant buildings in the county are wood frame schoolhouses in craftsman styles, such as the old Dan River School (BU-PO-12) shown in the cover photograph."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Broseley Cotton Gin
Broseley
"The Boeving Brothers Cotton Company operated gins in Broseley, Qulin, and other locations in Butler County. The Broseley Gin is extant and possesses a high degree of integrity."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Killian's Market
Just south of Poplar Bluff
"Killian's Market (BU-PO-62), just south of Poplar Bluff"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Craft's Grocery
Oglesville
"Typical Butler County commercial buildings include Craft's Grocery (BU-OG-9), formerly known as the Muffittville Store, in Oglesville"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Black River Bridge
Near the town of Hendrickson, where Old Highway 67 crosses the river
"The Black River Bridge (BU-HE-17) is double camelback truss bridge, ca. 1920, located near the town of Hendrickson, where Old Highway 67 crosses the river."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Miller Bridge
Unimproved road BC448, spanning Cane Creek
"Other significant bridges include Miller Bridge (BU-PO-9), an iron through-truss bridge with a wooden deck that spans Cane Creek on unimproved road BC448."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hargrove Pivot Bridge
Two thousand feet east of Route HH and three-tenths mile east of Highway 53 on the Black River
"The Hargrove Pivot Bridge (Old Hargrove Bridge, Old Hargrove Swing Bridge), located two thousand feet east of Route HH and three-tenths mile east of Highway 53 on the Black River, has been previously listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hoffman's Garage
Neelyville
"One of the best of these is Hoffman's Garage in Neelyville (BU-NE-26)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Railroad foreman's house at Harviell
Harviell
"The railroad foreman's house at Harviell (BU-HA-2) is an important survival of the railroad era."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Military-Houts Cemetery
Butler County unimproved road BC451, west of Poplar Bluff
"One site that remains along the old road is the Military-Houts Cemetery (BU-ST-2), located on Butler County unimproved road BC451, west of Poplar Bluff."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Old Post Office and Commercial Block
Neelyville
"Eligible properties include the following: Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church (BU-NE-5), Old Washington School (BU-NE-6), Old Post Office and Commercial Block (BU-NE-7), DR. Robert L. Turner Building (BU-NE-8), Dr. Robert L. Turner House (BU-NE-9), shotgun house (BU-NE-14), United Methodist Church (BU-NE-17), Neelyville High School (BU-PO-23), Hoffman's Garage (BU-NE-26), double-pen cabin (BU-NE-39), and the Old Bardsley House (BU-NE-43)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Old Washington School
Neelyville
"Eligible properties include the following: Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church (BU-NE-5), Old Washington School (BU-NE-6), Old Post Office and Commercial Block (BU-NE-7), DR. Robert L. Turner Building (BU-NE-8), Dr. Robert L. Turner House (BU-NE-9), shotgun house (BU-NE-14), United Methodist Church (BU-NE-17), Neelyville High School (BU-PO-23), Hoffman's Garage (BU-NE-26), double-pen cabin (BU-NE-39), and the Old Bardsley House (BU-NE-43). The Old Washington School and Neelyville High School have significance in the area of Education and should be included in a thematic study of rural schools in Butler County (see "Recommendations")."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church
Neelyville
"Eligible properties include the following: Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church (BU-NE-5), Old Washington School (BU-NE-6), Old Post Office and Commercial Block (BU-NE-7), DR. Robert L. Turner Building (BU-NE-8), Dr. Robert L. Turner House (BU-NE-9), shotgun house (BU-NE-14), United Methodist Church (BU-NE-17), Neelyville High School (BU-PO-23), Hoffman's Garage (BU-NE-26), double-pen cabin (BU-NE-39), and the Old Bardsley House (BU-NE-43)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Dr. Robert L. Turner House
Neelyville
"A local physician, investor, and booster named Dr. Robert L. Turner was responsible for the construction of several commercial buildings and houses in the town during the 1920s. (See Map Seven.) This survey includes more than forty properties in and around Neelyville. Eligible properties include the following: Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church (BU-NE-5), Old Washington School (BU-NE-6), Old Post Office and Commercial Block (BU-NE-7), DR. Robert L. Turner Building (BU-NE-8), Dr. Robert L. Turner House (BU-NE-9), shotgun house (BU-NE-14), United Methodist Church (BU-NE-17), Neelyville High School (BU-PO-23), Hoffman's Garage (BU-NE-26), double-pen cabin (BU-NE-39), and the Old Bardsley House (BU-NE-43)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Dr. Robert L. Turner Building
Neelyville
"A local physician, investor, and booster named Dr. Robert L. Turner was responsible for the construction of several commercial buildings and houses in the town during the 1920s. (See Map Seven.) This survey includes more than forty properties in and around Neelyville. Eligible properties include the following: Mt. Moriah C.M.E. Church (BU-NE-5), Old Washington School (BU-NE-6), Old Post Office and Commercial Block (BU-NE-7), DR. Robert L. Turner Building (BU-NE-8), Dr. Robert L. Turner House (BU-NE-9), shotgun house (BU-NE-14), United Methodist Church (BU-NE-17), Neelyville High School (BU-PO-23), Hoffman's Garage (BU-NE-26), double-pen cabin (BU-NE-39), and the Old Bardsley House (BU-NE-43)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Star Ranch & Land Company
Neelyville
"A fire nearly destroyed Neelyville in 1900. During that year, the Boyden and Wyman company reorganized as the Star Ranch & Land Company and purchased approximately twenty thousand acres in the vicinity of Neelyville."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Boyden and Wyman Lumber Company
Neelyville
"In 1882, the Boyden and Wyman Lumber Company began operating in the town. A fire nearly destroyed Neelyville in 1900. During that year, the Boyden and Wyman company reorganized as the Star Ranch & Land Company and purchased approximately twenty thousand acres in the vicinity of Neelyville."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Neelyville
Butler County
"Neelyville began as a stop on the Doniphan Branch of the Iron Mountain Railroad. Its streets were laid out in 1870.¹³ The town was named after the Neely family, which owned the land on which it was platted."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
gabled ell type house
Hilliard
"The gabled ell type house (BU-HI-2) adjacent to the store is probably the oldest surviving building in Hilliard."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hill's Yard
Hilliard
"Mr. Hill's lumber yard on the railroad became known as "Hill's Yard," which was later changed to "Hilliard"."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hilliard
northern Butler County
"Like Hendrickson, Hilliard is an old railroad, timber, and iron-mining center in northern Butler County. In 1869, George W. Hill purchased a large tract of timber land in the area. The Iron Mountain Railroad came through town in 1872 and built a spur to a local iron mine. Mr. Hill's lumber yard on the railroad became known as "Hill's Yard," which was later changed to "Hilliard"."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
open gable house
Hendrickson
"These include a double-pen house (BU-HE-19) and an open gable house (BU-HE-21)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
double-pen house
Hendrickson
"These include a double-pen house (BU-HE-19) and an open gable house (BU-HE-21)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hendrickson
north of Poplar Bluff
"Hendrickson, which was named for Nathan W. Hendrickson, a prominent landowner, is an old railroad town north of Poplar Bluff. The town was laid out along the tracks of the Iron Mountain Railroad (later the Missouri Pacific) in 1873. In the early 1900s, this community was an important shipping point for timber and iron ore."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Foreman's House
Harviell
"One important historic property in the community is the Foreman's House (BU-HA-2), erected in the town's heyday. This imposing house has a full two-story front porch supported by turned wooden posts, with a wooden railing on the second story."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Harviell
Butler County
"Harviell began its existence in 1872 as a stop on the Iron Mountain, St. Louis, and Southern Railroad. The town was named for Simmons R. Harviell, a prominent landowner in Butler County.¹² By 1900, Harviell was a thriving lumber town."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Fisk
eastern Butler County near the St. Francis River, seven miles northeast of Poplar Bluff, just south of Highway 60
"Fisk is a small, but still thriving town, in eastern Butler County near the St. Francis River. The town originated as a stop on the "CAT," the Cairo, Arkansas and Texas Railroad.¹¹ Samuel J. Fisk operated saw mills on both sides of the river in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Fagus
junction of Highway 51 and Route N
"The town of Fagus, located at the junction of Highway 51 and Route N in extreme southern Butler County, was formerly a lumber milling camp on the Butler County Railroad."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Pool Hall
Fisk
"The Pool Hall (BU-FI-1) is a boomtown commercial building, ca. 1925, that suggests an earlier historical period."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Boeving Brothers Cotton Company's Broseley Gin
south of Broseley
"One highly significant site in Broseley is the Boeving Brothers Cotton Company's Broseley Gin (BU-BR-2), which was built south of town in the mid-1920's."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Ash Hill General Baptist Church
Ash Hill
"One significant property near Ash Hill is the Ash Hill General Baptist Church (BU-AS-1)."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Vancil Farmstead
east side of Highway 51
"east side of Highway 51, is a typical lowland farm complex. The farmhouse is of the bungalow type with a central dormer and a full one-story front porch. Just north of the house is a dog trot style barn with a hay hood."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Bertha Cash Farmstead
Route TT, west of Poplar Bluff
"A significant late-nineteenth/early twentieth century agricultural complex is the Bertha Cash Farmstead (BU-PO-97-98-99)⁹, located west of Poplar Bluff on Route TT. The Cash residence is an I-house featuring gingerbread ornamentation."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hedspeth Log Home
west of Route JJ, twelve miles north of Poplar Bluff
"One important survival of the early settlement period in Butler County is the Hedspeth Log Home. In about 1850, Henry Hedspeth built a log home near the mill at Keener Spring. Twenty-four years later, the home was dismantled and moved to a new location, where it still stands"
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Keener Spring Resort
Butler County
"Butler County resorts such as Keener Spring began luring travelers off the highways to enjoy the scenic qualities of the area."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Hedspeth family log home
private lane, one-half mile from Route JJ, twelve miles north of Poplar Bluff
"An early log home associated with the Hedspeth family still stands on a private lane, one-half mile from Route JJ, twelve miles north of Poplar Bluff."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Blue Moon
Butler County
"Many other people, including Debbie Eakins, owner of the Blue Moon, expressed their deep concern for Butler County's heritage."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Stillcamp School (Dan River School)
junction of Route HH and BC329, ten miles southeast of Poplar Bluff
"Stillcamp School (Dan River School), ca. 1930. This one-room rural school building is located at the junction of Route HH and BC329, ten miles southeast of Poplar Bluff, and is an excellent example of a twentieth-century craftsman-style school building."
From: Butler County, Missouri Historical and Architectural Survey
Boyden-Wyman Lumber Company mill
Neelyville
"The Boyden-Wyman Lumber Company, owning immense tracts of land in the vicinity, in the early 80's erected an immense mill"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Catholic Church building
5th and Pine streets, Poplar Bluff
"In the early 80's a neat building at 5th and Pine streets provided the place of meeting."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
The Daily Republican
Poplar Bluff
"The Daily Republican was ready for the press when the tornado struck. The plant and equipment was damaged to the extent of several thousand dollars."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Waterworks stand pipe station
Second street, Poplar Bluff
"The new system was completed and accepted by the city on March 4th, 1895 and comprised the waterworks station and the stand pipe station on second street."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Vine and Main street hall
Corner of Vine and Main street, Poplar Bluff
"In 1881, Thomas D. and William Ferguson and O. R. Albro, at a cost of $4,000, erected a fine hall on the corner of Vine and Main street."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Ferguson building
South part of the town
"The first pretentious building was built by James S. Ferguson in the south part of the town. It was a two-story building and stood for generations as a monument to the builder."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Charles S. Henderson's cabin
Corner of Second and Vine Street
"The first mercantile establishment was a small cabin on what is now the corner of Second and Vine Street, kept by Charles S. Henderson who dealt in whiskey, tobacco, and kindred articles."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Post Office
East bank of Black river
"A post office was secured and the first postmaster was Jesse A. Gilley who maintained the office in a log cabin on the east bank of Black river."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Butler County Jail
Poplar Bluff
"He was arrested, tried and convicted and was hanged in the jail building on March 26th, 1920"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
County Bridge
Vine Street, Poplar Bluff
"A mob formed, took the Negro from the officers who offered no resistance and hanged him on the county bridge on Vine street."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Saloon
South east corner of the court house square, Poplar Bluff
"He found them on the south east corner of the court house square playing pool in a saloon."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Brick court house
Center of the court house square in Poplar Bluff
"The building was used for court house purposes until 1859 when a new and, for that period, a fine structure of brick was erected in the center of the court house square at a cost of $10,000."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Frame court house structure
Southeast corner of the public square in Poplar Bluff
"The Circuit Court was held in this crude building at regular intervals until 1853 when a small frame structure was erected on the southeast corner of the public square."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Log court building
Northeast corner of the public square in Poplar Bluff
"The Circuit court met at various settlers' homes on Cane creek until September 1859, when it convened in a crude log building erected on the northeast corner of the public square in Poplar Bluff."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Lowell M. Palmer stave factory
east Poplar Bluff
"About 1900, Lowell M. Palmer purchased from Butler county a large amount of the overflowed timber land between Black and St. Francis rivers and established a mammoth factory in east Poplar Bluff to manufacture staves and heading."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
H. H. Hortsman cotton gin
two miles east of Broseley
"About 1866 or '67 H. H. Hortsman put up a small cotton gin about two miles east of what is now known as Broseley where he did quite a business."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
New steel bridge
Poplar Bluff
"In 1883 a new steel bridge was built at an initial cost of $3000."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
First real bridge across Black river
Poplar Bluff
"The first real bridge across Black river was built of hewed timbers in 1868 by Daniel Kitchen and was a toll bridge, situated about where the present city bridge now stands."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
H. D. Williams Cooperage Company
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
"Afterward it became the American Stave & Cooperage Company and then the H. D. Williams Cooperage Company, said to be the largest plant of its kind in the world."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Varner's house
Vine Street
"Judge Yarber and P. L. Varner met that night, secured all the records, and taking them to Varner's house located on Vine Street, placed them in a box or coffin and buried them where they remained until the close of the war."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Gillis Trading Post
Gillis Bluff (Carola), Butler County, MO
"A man by the name of Gillis opened up a trading post at what is now known as Gillis Bluff, or Carola."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Coon Island Trading Post
Near Neelyville, Butler County, MO
"Reeves and Baily settled on what was known as Coon Island (about six miles east of Neelyville), a high spot of land."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Ferguson Hall
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
"R. H. McCook Post G. A. R. was established in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at Ferguson Hall in October 1883."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Ferguson and Wheeler saw mill
just east of Moark, Ark.
"Ferguson and Wheeler had, for a long time, a large saw mill on the river just east of Moark, Ark., connected with the railroad by a tramway."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Carola
Black river near the state line
"They changed the name of the town from Gillis Bluff to Carola, which name is still retained."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Sawyer
Four or five miles northeast of Poplar Bluff
"About four or five miles northeast of Poplar Bluff, on the Frisco railroad about 1902 the town of Sawyer was located"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Taft
Five miles below Harviell
"Some five miles below Harviell, and on the line of the S. L. M. & A. railroad, (now Frisco) the town of Taft was located."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Spread
Between Poplar Bluff and Broseley
"About midway between Poplar Bluff and Broseley, on the line of the Butler county (now Frisco railroad) the town of Spread flourished for a few years"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Batesville
Horace Bates farm
"When the Butler County Railroad was built south through Ash Hill, a thriving little town grew up on the Horace Bates farm. When the railroad was moved west a few miles and the line discontinued Batesville died a natural death."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplin
St. Francis river, two miles east of Ash Hill
"Just across St. Francis river about two miles east of Ash Hill in the 80's was a little sawmill town, called Poplin"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Purdyville
Four miles south of Poplar Bluff
"In 1880 about four miles south of Poplar Bluff, on the main line of the railroad, the little village of "Purdyville" was located."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Vinegar Hill
South Poplar Bluff, Missouri
"Vinegar Hill, is the oldest of the two neighborhoods, taking its name in 1881 when a farmer, Horace F. Horton, who lived four miles south of the city took a load of molasses and home made vinegar to the citizens of Poplar Bluff."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Rombauer
Seven miles northeast of Poplar Bluff
"In 1901 and 1902 the St. L. M. & A. Railroad constructed a railway which entered Butler county near the northeast corner crossing the county diagonally and leaving Butler county in the southwest corner. At this time the town of Rombauer came into existance."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Garetson Lumber company
Fisk, Missouri
"Later the Garetson Lumber company located a large mill and factory, and after drainage made it habitable, Fisk became a leading center for a large farming and timber district."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Fisk
St. Francis River, Butler County, Missouri
"but in the late 90's, Fisk, located two miles east on the St. Francis river, absorbed a large part of the activities of the town."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Ash Hill
Butler County
"From the time of the building of the Cairo branch of the Missouri Pacific railroad in 1872, Ash Hill was the leading town outside of Poplar Bluff up until the late 90's."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Boyden-Wyman Lumber Company
Neelyville
"The Boyden-Wyman Lumber Company, owning immense tracts of land in the vicinity, in the early 80's erected an immense mill and for many years gave employment to hundreds of men"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Neelyville
14 miles south of Poplar Bluff
"In 1886 a branch railroad was built connecting Neelyville with Doniphan."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Harviell
7 miles south of Poplar Bluff
"This town is located seven miles south of Poplar Bluff on the Missouri Pacific and was founded about 1872."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Hilliard
7 miles north of Poplar Bluff
"Hilliard is a small town 7 miles north of Poplar Bluff, on the main line of the Missouri Pacific. It was founded in 1872 and was a timber center"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Hendrickson
14 miles north of Poplar Bluff
"Hendrickson is located about 14 miles north of Poplar Bluff on the main line of the Missouri Pacific railroad."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Orion Lodge No. 59 of the Knights of Pythias
Poplar Bluff
"The Orion Lodge No. 59 of the Knights of Pythias was established in Poplar Bluff on August 11, 1880."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Poplar Bluff
"In 1860 Poplar Bluff Lodge No. 209 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons received a charter."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Printing company
Poplar Bluff
"The plant of the Poplar Bluff Printing company, publishers of the Daily American Republic."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Presbyterian church
Poplar Bluff
"The Rev. Wright arrived and held the first Presbyterian service on the evening of March 8, 1880."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Second Baptist Church
Pine street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"The membership and interests increased until it was necessary to erect a second church edifice on Pine street. This is the Second Baptist Church"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Methodist Church
Corner of Main and Cedar streets, Poplar Bluff, MO
"The first Methodist church was erected in 1866 on the corner of Main and Cedar streets."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Old Shiloh Methodist Church
Cane Creek, Butler County, MO
"The old Shiloh Methodist church, was organized and came into existance at the head waters of Cane creek in May of 1842."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Bluff City Business College
Poplar Bluff, MO
"In addition to the common schools referred to, Poplar Bluff has a commercial school, which has operated for several years, known as the "Bluff City Business College.""
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Agee School
Butler County, MO
"The Agee School is one of the oldest of the rural schools. A teacher by the name of Pace taught the first class at the Agee school."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Black River Seminary
Poplar Bluff
"The first school in Poplar Bluff was established in 1869... The school was known as the Black River Seminary."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Missouri Pacific Railway depot
Poplar Bluff
"The fine depot and passenger station of the Missouri Pacific Lines is a testimonial to the company's belief in Poplar Bluff."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Y. M. C. A. building
Poplar Bluff
"The first real library was donated to Poplar Bluff about 1900 by Helen Gould and was housed in the Y. M. C. A. building."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Wood-Works
Poplar Bluff
"Poplar Bluff Wood-Works"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
G. C. SMITH DRY GOODS STORE
Poplar Bluff
"G. C. SMITH DRY GOODS STORE"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Cravens school
Butler County
"L. L. Brown and wife who resided in the Cravens school district were in Poplar Bluff during the storm."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Daily Republican
Poplar Bluff
"The Daily Republican was ready for the press when the tornado struck. The plant and equipment was damaged to the extent of several thousand dollars."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
New Melbourne
Poplar Bluff
"A rooming house across the street from the New Melbourne caught fire and the owner, Mrs. Belle Lade, was trapped inside the building and burned to death"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Bilkey building
South Fifth street
"the Bilkey building on South Fifth street, a heavy concrete block structure, was blown down"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
New Melbourne hotel
Corner of Broadway and Maple
"the New Melbourne hotel, a brick structure at the corner of Broadway and Maple collapsed with a loss of 18 lives."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Waterworks station and stand pipe station
Second street
"The new system was completed and accepted by the city on March 4th, 1895 and comprised the waterworks station and the stand pipe station on second street."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
John L. Clevlen skating rink
Fourth street (now Broadway)
"In the early 80's John L. Clevlen erected a skating rink on Fourth street (now Broadway) and, for a long time, this was the center of amusement for the people of the town."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Thomas D. and William Ferguson and O. R. Albro Hall
Corner of Vine and Main street
"In 1881, Thomas D. and William Ferguson and O. R. Albro, at a cost of $4,000, erected a fine hall on the corner of Vine and Main street."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Stockyard
South end of town
"A large stockyard was erected in the south end of town and it was a common sight to see eight or ten trainloads of Texas steers unloaded in one day."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
James S. Ferguson building
South part of the town
"The first pretentious building was built by James S. Ferguson in the south part of the town. It was a two-story building and stood for generations as a monument to the builder. It served in the Civil War as a hospital for wounded soldiers and was destroyed by the cyclone of 1927."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
County Court building
Southeast corner of the court square
"About 1853 a small frame building was erected on the southeast corner of the court square and in this one room building the entire court business and all the legal business of the county was transacted."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
General store of C. P. Phelps
Poplar Bluff
"Kelly and Taylor had a saloon, Henderson and Lawson also kept such a place in connection with other business and C. P. Phelps opened a general store."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Charles S. Henderson establishment
Corner of Second and Vine Street
"The first mercantile establishment was a small cabin on what is now the corner of Second and Vine Street, kept by Charles S. Henderson who dealt in whiskey, tobacco, and kindred articles."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Old Frisco Depot
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Old Frisco Depot"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Home of Obediah Epps
Butler County, Missouri
"The first Probate Court was held in 1849 at the home of Obediah Epps, a pioneer settler"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
John Vandover's place
Near Ripley county line, Butler County, Missouri
"Samuel B. Kittrell, Jonathan Sandlin and David Manning appointed commissioners to mark out a road from Poplar Bluff to the Ripley county line near John Vandover's place."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
John Dees Dram Shop
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
"Dram Shop license issued to John Dees in town of Poplar Bluff."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Home of Newt Burch
School township 23, range 5, Butler County, Missouri
"Ordered that Newt Burch and William Morrow be appointed inspectors and James Brannum appointed commissioner and ordered first meeting be held at home of Newt Burch on 3rd Saturday in June, 1852 at 10 a. m."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Indian Ford
St. Francis river
"A license to keep a ferry across Big Black river at the crossing from Brannum's old mill to the Indian Ford on St. Francis river was granted to Gabriel Davis"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Brannum's old mill
Big Black River
"A license to keep a ferry across Big Black river at the crossing from Brannum's old mill to the Indian Ford on St. Francis river was granted to Gabriel Davis"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Old court house
Poplar Bluff, MO
"the halls of the old court house have often resounded to the eloquence of such men as Charles P. Johnson, Nat Dryden, Col. Henry N. Phillips and many other noted lawyers."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Jail building
Poplar Bluff, MO
"He was arrested, tried and convicted and was hanged in the jail building on March 26th, 1920, a little over one month after the crime was committed."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Jail
Poplar Bluff, MO
"They were sentenced to death but Zeb Crites died in jail."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Court house yard
Poplar Bluff, MO
"He was tried and convicted and hanged in the court house yard on the 6th day of February, 1903 by sheriff James R. Hogg."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
County bridge on Vine street
Vine street, Poplar Bluff
"A mob formed, took the Negro from the officers who offered no resistance and hanged him on the county bridge on Vine street."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Home of Squire Meridith
Butler County
"Mrs. Hinrichs, an aged lady, fled in her night clothes over six miles to the home of Squire Meridith, her nearest neighbor."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Home of Charles F. Hinrichs, Sr.
Gillis Bluff, southeast part of Butler County
"On the night of April 9th, 1879, they visited the home of Charles F. Hinrichs, Sr., a prominent farmer and stock raiser who lived in the southeast part of the county, known as Gillis Bluff."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Inter-River Drainage District
Between Black and St. Francis rivers to the state line
"in January 1913 there was organized and incorporated in the Circuit Court an organization called the Inter-River Drainage District comprising about 127,000 acres and taking in all the territory between the Black and St. Francis rivers to the state line"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Lowell M. Palmer mammoth factory
East Poplar Bluff
"About 1900, Lowell M. Palmer purchased from Butler county a large amount of the overflowed timber land between Black and St. Francis rivers and established a mammoth factory in east Poplar Bluff to manufacture staves and heading."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Farmers Gin Company
Broseley
"At a later date a large gin was erected at Broseley by John P. Funck, Henry Phillips and Oscar Hildrich. It was known as the "Farmers Gin Company" and was operated successfully until 1908"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
H. H. Hortsman's cotton gin
Two miles east of Broseley
"About 1866 or '67 H. H. Hortsman put up a small cotton gin about two miles east of what is now known as Broseley where he did quite a business."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Steel bridge
Black river, Poplar Bluff
"In 1883 a new steel bridge was built at an initial cost of $3000."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Daniel Kitchen's toll bridge
Black river, Poplar Bluff
"The first real bridge across Black river was built of hewed timbers in 1868 by Daniel Kitchen and was a toll bridge, situated about where the present city bridge now stands."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar log ferry
Black river at Poplar Bluff
"but about 1850 or 1855 a poplar log ferry was made across Black river at Poplar Bluff."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Ernest Bacon stock farms
South of Poplar Bluff
"the Ernest Bacon stock farms south of Poplar Bluff and many other fine farms were opened up."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Hargrove and Ruth farm
Big island
"The fine farms on Big island, known as the Hargrove and Ruth farm, the Ernest Bacon stock farms south of Poplar Bluff and many other fine farms were opened up."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railroad
Black river north of Poplar Bluff
"In July 1870 the county court entered into a contract with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railroad, whereby the railroad contracted to build levees along Black river north of Poplar Bluff on the east side and on both sides of Black river"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Boyden & Wyman saw mill
Neelyville, MO
"At Neelyville, in the south part of the county about 1882, Boyden & Wyman opened up a vast timber territory by establishing a large saw mill and factory"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
F. G. Oxley Stave Company
South of Henderson Avenue, Poplar Bluff
"About the same time the F. G. Oxley Stave Company opened up a large concern south of Henderson Avenue."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
J. N. Roberts Company
Poplar Bluff, MO
"In 1880 the J. N. Roberts Company was established and, for many years, specialized in veneer and other wood products."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Poplar Bluff, MO
"The Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company established a large plant, covering about 16 acres of land which gave employment to a large number, both in the factory and woods."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Gilmen and Reynolds factory
South part of Poplar Bluff
"In the early '80's Gilmen and Reynolds established a large factory in the South part of Poplar Bluff employing many men."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Jennings home
Corner of Vine and Second streets
"In 1863 the family of Daniel Jennings lived near the corner of Vine and Second streets in a large log house."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Tinker farm
East of Hendrickson
"Later these same marauders went to the home of Robert Stewart, who lived east of Hendrickson on the place now known as the Tinker farm"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Sparkman home
Military road on Cane Creek
"The Sparkman home was on the old Military road on Cane Creek and, during the war, was raided many times."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
James S. Ferguson residence
South of the Dunn Hotel
"In 1859, James S. Ferguson built a fine residence just across the street south of what is now known as the Dunn Hotel."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
P. L. Varner house
Vine Street
"Judge Yarber and P. L. Varner met that night, secured all the records, and taking them to Varner's house located on Vine Street, placed them in a box or coffin and buried them where they remained until the close of the war."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Arrendale Property
Vine Street
"In 1859 this structure was moved out on Vine Street to the property known as the "Arrendale Property" where it stood until a few years ago."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Bimel Ashcroft Factory
Poplar Bluff
"Pioneer industries still in operation in Poplar Bluff: BIMEL ASHCROFT FACTORY"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Oil Well Supply Co.
Poplar Bluff
"Pioneer industries still in operation in Poplar Bluff: OIL WELL SUPPLY CO."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Sparkman place
Cane Creek
"Another instance of a money transaction in 1860 is told by William W. Sparkman, who came from Giles County, Tennessee, and bought a home on Cane Creek (now known as the Sparkman place) from a man by the name of Zach Phelps"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Patty place
Butler County
"In 1852 John C. Patty came from Tennessee and bought a home, (now known as the "Patty place") from a widow who desired to leave the country"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Appleby home
Cane Creek
"This money was kept for a long time in an old pitcher in the cupboard of the Appleby home on Cane Creek."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Thomas Scott home
Cane Creek
"The first meeting of the county court was held at the home of Thomas Scott, on Cane Creek, on the 18th day of June, 1849."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Home of Thomas Scott
Cane Creek
"The first meeting of the county court was held at the home of Thomas Scott, on Cane Creek, on the 18th day of June, 1849."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Balls Mill
Butler County
"James Brannum and Andrew Powers built a dam and mill at a point now known as Balls Mill. This mill has been rebuilt and greatly improved several times."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Keener Springs
North part of Butler County
"At a very early day such a mill was built by Albert Reeves at Keener Springs in the north part of this county and remains of the mill and dam are yet to be seen."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Gillis Bluff (Carola)
Butler County, MO
"A man by the name of Gillis opened up a trading post at what is now known as Gillis Bluff, or Carola."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Coon Island
Six miles east of Neelyville, Butler County, MO
"Reeves and Baily settled on what was known as Coon Island (about six miles east of Neelyville), a high spot of land."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Solomon Kittrell Homestead
Cane Creek, Butler County, MO
"In the year 1819 Solomon Kittrell, a native of Kentucky, settled on Cane Creek, and thus became the first permanent settler. He took up a large tract of land, built a home, sunk a tan yard, erected a distillery and established a store or trading post"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
W. Schewing Residence & Soda Water Factory
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Early Poplar Bluff scenes ... W. Schewing Residence & Soda Water Factory"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
J. J. Franks Livery Stable
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Early Poplar Bluff scenes ... J. J. Franks Livery Stable"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Water Tower
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Early Poplar Bluff scenes Water Tower"
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Poplar Bluff Library
Poplar Bluff, MO
"In Douglass' History of Southeast Missouri, published in 1912 in Vol. 1 at pages 212 to 233 appears an exhaustive history of this quake, and the student, who is interested should secure and read this account, which may be procured at the Poplar Bluff Library."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Carola or Gillis Bluff
Butler County, MO
"As late as 1879 Charles F. Heinrichs, a wealthy stock man and farmer, living in what is now Carola or Gillis Bluff attempted to explore these fissures in search of minerals."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
New Madrid
New Madrid, MO
"New Madrid, situated on the Mississippi River, was the center of this disturbance and its most severe tremors occured within 75 miles of that town."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Keener Spring
Butler County, MO
"in the central and western parts many fine springs abound, notably Keener Spring which formerly furnished power for a large mill."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Missouri Pacific Lines roundhouse
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Mr. Shipman was born on October 28, 1832 near the present site of the Missouri Pacific Lines roundhouse."
From: Deem's History of Butler County Missouri
Residence on McCauley farm
near Harviell, MO
"Left to right: Residence on McCauley farm near Harviell; corn field; dairy herd; wheat field and cotton field"
From: Poplar Bluff
Missouri Cotton Growers Association
Butler County, MO
"The Missouri Cotton Growers Association, affiliated with the American Cotton Growers Exchange furnishes excellent marketing facilities to many Butler county planters."
From: Poplar Bluff
Live Stock Shipping Association
Butler County, MO
"In the list of such organizations are the Truck Crop Producers Association, the Fruit Growers Association and the Live Stock Shipping Association"
From: Poplar Bluff
Fruit Growers Association
Butler County, MO
"In the list of such organizations are the Truck Crop Producers Association, the Fruit Growers Association and the Live Stock Shipping Association"
From: Poplar Bluff
Truck Crop Producers Association
Butler County, MO
"In the list of such organizations are the Truck Crop Producers Association, the Fruit Growers Association and the Live Stock Shipping Association"
From: Poplar Bluff
Butler County Farm Bureau
Butler County, MO
"The county has a farm bureau employing a farm agent."
From: Poplar Bluff
Kiwanis Club
Poplar Bluff, MO
"The Kiwanis Club is engaged in a definite program looking to the bridging of the gap between the city and countryside where it is found to exist."
From: Poplar Bluff
Chamber of Commerce
Poplar Bluff, MO
"The Chamber of Commerce of Poplar Bluff also has Agricultural, Horticultural and Good Roads Bureaus co-operating with the farming interests in every way possible."
From: Poplar Bluff
Butler County Milling Company
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Poplar Bluff Ice & Fuel Company. At the left of the picture is the Butler County Milling Company."
From: Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Ice & Fuel Company
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Poplar Bluff Ice & Fuel Company. At the left of the picture is the Butler County Milling Company."
From: Poplar Bluff
Woodburn Creamery Co.
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Large baking plant; interior of Woodburn Creamery Co., and Candy factory building."
From: Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Handle Works
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Hanna & Young Handle Co.; Brooklyn Cooperage Co., and Poplar Bluff Handle Works."
From: Poplar Bluff
Brooklyn Cooperage Co.
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Hanna & Young Handle Co.; Brooklyn Cooperage Co., and Poplar Bluff Handle Works."
From: Poplar Bluff
Hanna & Young Handle Co.
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Hanna & Young Handle Co.; Brooklyn Cooperage Co., and Poplar Bluff Handle Works."
From: Poplar Bluff
Ruth Flats
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Ruth Flats"
From: Poplar Bluff
Residence of John C. Corrigan
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Residences of Hubert Roland, W. H. Kennedy, Sam M. Phillips, H. Y. Mengel and John C. Corrigan."
From: Poplar Bluff
Residence of H. Y. Mengel
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Residences of Hubert Roland, W. H. Kennedy, Sam M. Phillips, H. Y. Mengel and John C. Corrigan."
From: Poplar Bluff
Residence of Sam M. Phillips
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Residences of Hubert Roland, W. H. Kennedy, Sam M. Phillips, H. Y. Mengel and John C. Corrigan."
From: Poplar Bluff
Residence of W. H. Kennedy
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Residences of Hubert Roland, W. H. Kennedy, Sam M. Phillips, H. Y. Mengel and John C. Corrigan."
From: Poplar Bluff
Residence of Hubert Roland
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Left to right: Residences of Hubert Roland, W. H. Kennedy, Sam M. Phillips, H. Y. Mengel and John C. Corrigan."
From: Poplar Bluff
Missouri Utilities Co. power plant
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Interior of power plant of Missouri Utilities Co."
From: Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Postoffice
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Poplar Bluff Postoffice"
From: Poplar Bluff
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Sacred Heart Catholic Church"
From: Poplar Bluff
Second Baptist Church
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Second Baptist Church"
From: Poplar Bluff
The Elks Home
Poplar Bluff, MO
"The Elks Home"
From: Poplar Bluff
Qulin School
Butler County, MO
"Qulin School in Butler Co."
From: Poplar Bluff
Bluff City Business College
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Bluff City Business College and Barnett School of Music"
From: Poplar Bluff
Hotel Ducker
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Hotel Ducker"
From: Poplar Bluff
John Sparkman farm
Northwest part of Butler County
"The John Sparkman farm in the northwest part of the county must not be overlooked as the county seat was first located in the Ozark hill country on the Sparkman place."
From: Poplar Bluff
Butler County Auto Company
Poplar Bluff
"Henry McWilliams, of the Butler County Auto Company,—Ford dealer."
From: Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce
Poplar Bluff
"In the office of Frank Case, secretary of the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, is found information of value"
From: Poplar Bluff
Bacon block
Broadway, Poplar Bluff
"The Fraternal building in the foreground on the right with Bacon block next."
From: Poplar Bluff
Fraternal building
Broadway, Poplar Bluff
"The Fraternal building in the foreground on the right with Bacon block next."
From: Poplar Bluff
Postoffice
Broadway and Vine, Poplar Bluff
"Broadway looking south from Vine. The Postoffice in the left foreground, with Gibbons Hotel next."
From: Poplar Bluff
Missouri Utilities Company
Poplar Bluff
"There are two large power plants, one city-owned and the other the Missouri Utilities Company, offering most attractive rates to manufacturers."
From: Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff Ice and Fuel Company
Poplar Bluff
"The Poplar Bluff Ice and Fuel Company has one of the largest ice and cold storage plants in the state."
From: Poplar Bluff
Bimel-Ashcroft Manufacturing Company
Poplar Bluff
"the Bimel-Ashcroft Manufacturing Company spokes are carrying motor and vehicular traffic throughout the world."
From: Poplar Bluff
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
Poplar Bluff
"The Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company has a large plant here and its capacity will be greatly increased in the near future, if the present plans are carried out."
From: Poplar Bluff
Municipal light and water plant
Poplar Bluff
"[picture: Interior of Municipal light and water plant] Interior of Municipal light and water plant"
From: Poplar Bluff
Begley Block
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Begley Block"
From: Poplar Bluff
Ferguson Building
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Ferguson Building"
From: Poplar Bluff
Butler County Railway Depot
Poplar Bluff, MO
"comfortable and well appointed Frisco and Butler County railway depots."
From: Poplar Bluff
Missouri Pacific Station
Poplar Bluff, MO
"spacious and handsome Missouri Pacific railway station and offices"
From: Poplar Bluff
Gateway to Poplar Bluff
South end of Main Street, Poplar Bluff
"He planned to erect an arch, known as the "Gateway to Poplar Bluff," at the south end of Main Street where people passed going to and coming from the train station."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Black River Company
Poplar Bluff
"Mr. Van Sant planned to manufacture under the name of the Black River Company and sell the machine for $10."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
City Flour Mills
Southeast corner of Fifth and Vine Streets, Poplar Bluff
"In the 1870's, soon after the railroad came to Poplar Bluff, J.W. Carmichael and E.N. Lovelace erected a mill on the southeast corner of Fifth and Vine Streets."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Oil Well Supply Company
Poplar Bluff
"In 1905, George R. Schweitzer, who had come to Neelyville from Chicago in 1897, became the manager of the Oil Well Supply Company in Poplar Bluff. Owned by United States Steel, the company made sucker rods for pumping oil."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Dalton Adding and Listing Machine Company
Poplar Bluff
"The sign, 250 feet long and 4 feet high, advertised the "Dalton Adding and Listing Machine Company." President Dalton made arrangements with the Iron Mountain Railroad to connect the sign with the block system and as a train pulled into the yard, the sign would light automatically."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Hanna and Young Handle Factory
Near the roundhouse in the south part of town, Poplar Bluff
"Hanna and Young Handle Factory, located near the roundhouse in the south part of town, began business in Poplar Bluff late in 1905."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Aden Clay Mine
Good Hope community, about five miles south of Poplar Bluff
"About 1920, an unusually good grade of clay was located by Frank Aden on his farm in the Good Hope community, about five miles south of Poplar Bluff."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Gilman and Reynolds Stave Factory
Southern part of Poplar Bluff below the railroad yards
"In September, 1883, Mr. Sprawl sold his interest and the factory became known as the Gilman and Reynolds Stave Factory."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Black River Pearl Button Company
Poplar Bluff
"An article in the Daily Republican on August 11, 1911, reported the opening of the Black River Pearl Button Company in Poplar Bluff."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Frank Undertaking Company
Poplar Bluff
"He established the first mortuary in Poplar Bluff, the Frank Undertaking Company, in 1879. This company is still operating as Cotrell Funeral Chapel."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Begley Wagon Factory
Corner of Vine and Broadway, Poplar Bluff
"After a few years the business outgrew these quarters, and, in the fall on 1903, a large brick building was built at a cost of about $85,000. The new factory was reputed to be the largest wagon factory in South Missouri or North Arkansas."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
J.N. Roberts and Company Veneering Factory
Southern part of the city near the riverbank, Poplar Bluff
"Situated in the southern part of the city near the riverbank, the J.N. Roberts and Company Veneering Factory was established about 1880, with a capital investment of $25,000."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Hogg's Market
Broadway, Poplar Bluff
"About 1884, he established a meat market on Broadway. Early pictures show outside displays during the winter of wild turkeys, bear meat, squirrels, rabbits, and other wild game for food, as well as life-sized bears hanging in their coats."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Jim Hogg's Whiskey Distillery
Family farm west of town, Poplar Bluff
"Sometime during the early 1900's, James R. Hogg established a distillery on the family farm west of town, and manufactured "Jim Hogg's Corn Whiskey.""
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Dalton Adding Typewriter Company
Poplar Bluff
"The largest of these was the Dalton Adding Typewriter Company, incorporated in 1903, which grew from a one-room operation into a multi-million dollar business."
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Black River, Poplar Bluff
"Among the largest of these were the Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company... The Bull of the Woods was one of the largest and earliest boats operating on Black River. It was owned by the Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company"
From: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930
Derry & Tyner General Store
Fifth Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Having moved into our New and Elegant Quarters, on Fifth Street, opposite our old stand, we have Celebrated the Event with an addition of a SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLAR STOCK OF DRY GOODS , CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, GROCERIES"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Geo. Howe Barber Shop
Maple St., In Morris House Block, Poplar Bluff, MO
"BARBER SHOP. GEO. HOWE, MANAGER. On Maple St., In Morris House Block."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
J. T. Davison
Main St., Near the Corner of Poplar St., Poplar Bluff, MO
"J. T. DAVISON, DEALER INCHOICE CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, NUTS, ΤOYS and NOTIONS... Main St., Near the Corner of Poplar St., POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Doniphan Branch Railroad
Butler County, MO
"the Doniphan Branch"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Cairo, Arkansas & Texas Division Railroad
Poplar Bluff, MO
"the Cairo, Arkansas & Texas Divsion, dividing the county to the east"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Bluff Citizer
Poplar Bluff, MO
"During his residence here he developed a peculiar ability as a humorous writ . er as his communications in the Black River News and Bluff Citizer, from " Sidway Tigg, of Tiggsville," will be remembered by all who perused them"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
James S. Ferguson's home
south part of the little village of Poplar Bluff
"In the year 1859-60 he erected the first frame dwelling in the south part of the little village of Poplar Bluff, it being a two-story frame which he occupied to his death, and the same has been remodeled and is now occupied by his son as a residence."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
James S. Ferguson House
Southern part of the city
"The first frame house built in the place was in 1859, when James S. Ferguson put up a two-story frame house in the southern part of the city."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
First Frame Court House
Southeast corner of the square
"About 1853 a small frame court house was erected on the southeast corner of the square, and in this one-roomed establishment the entire courts of the county were held"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Judge Huff's Court House
Opposite the Courthouse square
"Judge Huff held Court in a house opposite the Courthouse square, which stands to-day and is conspicuous for its large rock chimney."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Charles S. Henderson establishment
Corner of Second and Vine streets, Poplar Bluff
"The only mercantile establishment then in the place was a small cabin made of hickory poles, on what is now known as the corner of Second and Vine streets. This place was kept by Charles S. Henderson"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Keystone Lumber and Land Company (Kinzerton)
Three miles east of Poplar Bluff
"This company was incorparated in 1883, and its mills are located just three miles east of Poplar Bluff, on the Cairo, Arkansas & Texas railroad... out of which they have built up quite a little town, which bears the name of Kinzerton"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
The J. N. Roberts & Co. Veneering Factory
Southern part of the city, near the river bank, Poplar Bluff
"This factory was established in the year 1880 by Henry E. Lever, W, W. Stead and Jewett. The company was organized and started anew under the name of J. N. Roberts & Co."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Dr. J. E. Adams's office
Vine street
"in the summer of 1882 built a two- story business house on Vine street in the upper story of which he has fitted up an office and reception room ."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Asher & Massey
Poplar Bluff
"until 1878 he and Mr. W. E. Massey formed a co-partnership for the purpose of embarking in the timber business"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Mrs. T. C. Gifford's Dressmaking Shop
Main street, near Poplar
"Has rooms on Main street, nearPoplar, in which she is established in the Dressmaking business."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
The Singer Sewing Machine Co. Branch Office
Main street, near the Court House
"It has a branch office at this place, on Main street, near the Court House with Miss Mattie Lane, a most amiable young lady as saleslady."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Johnson's Livery Stable
Vine street, between Fourth and Fifth streets
"In this regard we are fortunate in having a good-sized stable on Vine street, between Fourth and Fifth streets."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
E. Dillon's Barber Shop
Fifth street, one door north of the corner of Fifth street and Henderson Avenue
"His place of business is located on Fifth street, one door north of the corner of Fifth street and Henderson Avenue."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Tom Contee's Shop
Main street, opposite the Senate Saloon
"Is of African descent and handles the razor and shears in a little shop on Main street, opposite the Senate Saloon."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
O. R. Albro's Barber Shop
Maple street, under the Morris House
"O. R. Albro is the proprietor of a commodious barber shop on Maple street, under the Morris House,which does a large business in the tonsorial line."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
W. H. Brill's Jewelry Store
Main street, in the Post office building
"His stand is on Main street, in the Post office building, and he now commands a trade which the profits of insure him providence for a rainy day."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
L. F. Quinn's Medical Hall
opposite the Court House
"In 1883 Mr. Quinn established what is known as the "Medical Hall," a convenient drug store opposite the Court House"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
L. F. Quinn's Saloon
Lot 74
"This gentleman engaged in business in Poplar Bluff in tho spring of 1875 by putting up and stocking a saloon on Lot 74 which is still running at the same place."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Green L. Poplin's Drug Store
west side of the public square
"In 1868 Green L. Poplin opened a drug store on the west side of the public square, and commenced the manufacture of medicines ."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
George Begley
southwest corner of Fourth and Vine streets
"To-day on the southwest corner of Fourth and Vine streets is located the Furniture and Hardware store rooms of George Begley"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Ferguson & Mills
Vine street, opposite the Court House
"Lemuel Mills and Martin Ferguson have opened up a Harness and Saddle Shop and store rooms on Vine street, opposite the Court House"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Mrs. L. J. Spears
Main street, near the Post Office
"Established in 1880 this lady has built up a paying trade in the Millinery line. Her rooms are on Main street, near the Post Office"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Henry Wolff Bakery
northwest corner of Fourth and Cherry streets
"On the northwest corner of Fourth and Cherry streets is situated the bakery of Henry Wolff. Mr. Wolff established himself at this place in the first part of the year 1883"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Richard Mey Restaurant
Fourth-street, near the depot
"On Fourth-street, near the depot, may be found a ne little restaurant kept by Richard Mey, where at all times m be obtained a good cup of coffee, an excellent lunch, or fragrant cigar."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Joseph T. Davison Confectionery
Main street, near Poplar
"In the spring of 1883 be built a neat business house on Mai street, near Poplar, and opened up a first-class confectioner with oyster house attached."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Union Pacific Station
400 South Main St
"216 | 400 South Main St | Union Pacific Station | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
City Light and Water Building
301 South Main St
"214 | 301 South Main St | City Light and Water Building | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Colonial Revival style apartments
445-447 N. Main Street
"Colonial Revival style apartments at 445-447 N. Main Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Apartment building at 443-447 North Main Street
443-447 North Main Street
"This structure at 443-447 North Main Street is two-stories in height and was designed in a modest Colonial Revival style."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
311-317 Vine Street
311-317 Vine Street
"Other early 20th century buildings within the district feature original architectural elements such as cast iron columns or pilasters, such as those at 203 and 205 S. Broadway and 311-317 Vine Street, which were constructed ca. 1906."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Black River Hotel
Poplar Bluff
"He chose to stay in the town and with a partner opened the Black River Hotel (later the Quinn Hotel)."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Wright and Dalton Store
Not specified
"Dalton was a merchant and was co-owner of the Wright and Dalton Store, which developed into one of Poplar Bluff’s largest department stores."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
J.S. Gray Wholesale Grocery Company
Not specified
"The Grays owned the J.S. Gray Wholesale Grocery Company and were active in a variety of civic and charitable organizations."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
942 Vine Street
942 Vine Street
"Examples of substantial brick American Foursquare houses are at 635 N. Main, 917 N. Main, and 942 Vine Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
917 N. Main Street
917 N. Main Street
"Examples of substantial brick American Foursquare houses are at 635 N. Main, 917 N. Main, and 942 Vine Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Gabled Ell dwelling at 711 Kinzer Street
711 Kinzer Street
"A representative example of the Gabled Ell plan is the residence at 711 Kinzer Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Queen Anne style dwelling at 208 N. B Street
208 N. B Street
"Other examples of the Queen Anne style include the dwellings at 208 N. B Street, 437 N. Main Street, and 422 Lester Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
International Shoe Company
Poplar Bluff
"one of the largest companies to operate in Poplar Bluff was the International Shoe Company."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Henderson Store
corner of Second and Vine Streets, Poplar Bluff
"About this time a store was opened in a small cabin made of hickory poles, and standing on the corner of Second and Vine Streets. The proprietor was Charles S. Henderson, who died about 1874."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
General Store (Unspecified)
Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets
"Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets, POPLAR BLUFF"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
George Begley Furniture and Hardware
Poplar Bluff, MO
"HARDWARE-AND FURNITURE! POPLAR BLUFF, - - MO . GEO. BEGLEY, PRO'R. O. B. DERRINGTON , UNDERTAKER AND MANAGER."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Star Livery
Poplar Bluff, MO
"STAR Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, POPLAR BLUFF, MO. THOS. M.JOHNSON, PROPRIETOR."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
O.P. Hedges & Co.
919 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo.
"O.P. HEDGES & CO ., 919 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. , -HAVE FOR SALEFarms and Unimproved Lands Ripley and Butler Counties, Missouri"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
I. O. O. F. (International Order of Odd Fellows)
Poplar Bluff, MO
"Was the first secretary of the I. O. O. F. of this city."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
P. L. Varner's house
Vine street, near Second
"taking them to Varner's house, which was located on what is now known as Vine street, near Second , placed them in a coffin and buried the coffin."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Brick courthouse
Poplar Bluff
"In 1859 Col. S. G. Kitchen and D. B. Miller secured the contract to build a brick court house"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Mrs. E. C. Biggers residence
Corner of Sixth and Vine streets
"The building was afterwards torn down and was used in the building of a frame residence which stands to-day on the corner of Sixth and Vine streets, and is ownedby Mrs. E. C. Biggers."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
First frame courthouse
Southeast corner of the square
"About 1853 a small frame court house was erected on the southeast corner of the square, and in this one-roomed establishment the entire courts of the county were held"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Charles S. Henderson's establishment
corner of Second and Vine streets
"The only mercantile establishment then in the place was a small cabin made of hickory poles, on what is now known as the corner of Second and Vine streets. This place was kept by Charles S. Henderson"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Postoffice
eastern end of the old county bridge
"A postoffice was established here February 27th, 1850... The postoffice was then kept at the eastern end of the old county bridge, aud in a small one-roomed cabin."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Daniel Epps, Sr.'s house
Epps township
"The first courts of the county were held in Cane Creek and Epps township alternately, at the houses of Solomon Kittrell and Daniel Epps, Sr."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Solomon Kittrell's house
Cane Creek
"The first courts of the county were held in Cane Creek and Epps township alternately, at the houses of Solomon Kittrell and Daniel Epps, Sr."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Klausman Brewery
Poplar Bluff
"This company has a branch house at this place which is furnished with all articles in that line, and is under the supervisior of Geoge Kolb."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
H. H. Blackstone's hotel and saloon building
near the depot, Poplar Bluff
"and as a crowning effort of his mechanical skill he is now, completing the mammoth hotel and saloon building, near the depot, fcr H. H. Blackstone, which, when completed it is said will be the master-piece of architecture in this part of the state."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Merrick & Baumhoefer
Poplar Bluff
"Mr. Baumhoefer also came from St. Louis to this city and in the summer of 1883 formed a partnership with Mr. Merrick under the firm name of Merrick & Baumhoefer."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Priest & Bradley
Poplar Bluff
"In the year 1882 he moved to Poplar Bluff to engage more fully in his trade... The same year he and Mr. Bradley formed a business partnership under the firm name of Priest & Bradley"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Tom Contee barber shop
Main street, opposite the Senate Saloon
"Is of African descent and handles the razor and shears in a little shop on Main street, opposite the Senate Saloon."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
B. F. Reynolds Lime, Plaster and Cement office
Main street, between Vine and Poplar
"His office is on Main street, between Vine and Poplar and he always keeps a full supply of his stock on hand."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Reynolds & Heltibrand general store
not specified
"decided to embark in business here, and commenced business in a general store, under the firm name of Reynolds & Heltibrand."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Adams & Co.
Vine street, between Main and Fourth
"This drug house, situated on Vine street, between Main and Fourth, presents a most inviting appearance."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
L. F. Quinn drug store
Fourth street
"In the latter part of 1875 Mr. Quinn entered the drug business in a small house on Fourth street, and in 1876 built a two-story frame house which he fitted with a select stock of drugs."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
George Begley Blacksmith Shop
southwest corner of Fourth and Vine streets
"To-day on the southwest corner of Fourth and Vine streets is located the Furniture and Hardware store rooms of George Begley... Just across the street... stands a neat two-story brick house the lower floor of which is used as a blacksmith shop"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
A. J. Harviell
north-east corner of Fourth and Vine streets
"In 1882 there was erected a neat two-story frame building on the north-east corner of Fourth and Vine streets for the Grocery trade... In the fall of 1883 Mr. Kittrell sold out to Andrew J. Harviell"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
A. J. Babcock
Fourth street, near the depot
"A. J. Babcock is the firm which was established in the present year on Fourth street, near the depot."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
R. P. Liles Grocery
Vine Street, between Second and Main
"Out of the profits of his trade he has purchased and refitted a new business house on Vine Street, between Second and Main, to which he has added a handsome and convenient residence"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Joseph T. Davison's Confectioner
Main street, near Poplar
"In the spring of 1883 be built a neat business house on Mai street, near Poplar, and opened up a first-class confectioner with oyster house attached."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Orion Lodge, No. 59, Knights of Pythias
Masonic Hall
"Its meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays in each month at the Masonic Hall."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Poplar Bluff Lodge, No. 209, A. F. and A. M.
Masonic Hall
"The lodge is in a healthy condition. It meets in its own hall and is nearly out of debt."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
R. P. Lile & Co. Factory
Fifth Streeet, Near Cedar
"R. P. LILE & CO ., MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF Furniture and Scrollwork, Etc. Planing Mill , and House Builders. Fifth Streeet, Near Cedar ."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Corner of North 9th and Maud Street
Corner of North 9th and Maud Street
"Corner of 9th and Maud Streets in 1990."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Corner of 5th Street and Oak Street
Corner of 5th Street and Oak Street
"Building in 1990."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Old Butterfield House
308 North B. St
"386 | 308 North B. St | Old Butterfield House | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Pridy Apartments
221 South 9th St
"367 | 221 South 9th St | Pridy Apartments | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Carriage House
2304 North Main St
"| 206 | 2304 North Main St | Carriage House | Demolished |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Vancil's
1124 North Main St
"| 201 | 1124 North Main St | Vancil's | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Mason-Seifert House
815 North Main St
"| 191 | 815 North Main St | Mason-Seifert House | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Garage
640 North Main St
"| 184 | 640 North Main St | Garage | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Main Street Manor
464 North Main St
"| 178 | 464 North Main St | Main Street Manor | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Ruby's Apartment House
451 North Main St
"| 176 | 451 North Main St | Ruby's Apartment House | See Description |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Allison House
412 North Main St
"| 164 | 412 North Main St | Allison House | No Change |"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
First Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
N/A
"157 | | First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Sharp-It-Shop
834 Lester St
"140 | 834 Lester St | Sharp-It-Shop | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Old Lee Home
836 Kinzer St
"113 | 836 Kinzer St | Old Lee Home | Porch Rebuilt"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Smiley Container Corporation
N/A
"22 | | Smiley Container Corporation | Demolished"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Garrison Furniture and Appliance
401 S. Broadway
"21 | 401 S. Broadway | Garrison Furniture and Appliance | See Description"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Knights of Pythias/International Order of Odd-Fellows
117-119 S. Broadway
"16 | 117-119 S. Broadway | Knights of Pythias/International Order of Odd-Fellows | See Description"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Rodger's Theatre
202-204 N. Broadway
"11 | 202-204 N. Broadway | Rodger's Theatre | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Schurer Auto
122 Bartlett St.
"9 | 122 Bartlett St. | Schurer Auto | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Outreach Center Mission Store
114-118 Bartlett St.
"8 | 114-118 Bartlett St. | Outreach Center Mission Store | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Old Hayes House
238 Almond
"1 | 238 Almond | Old Hayes House | No Change"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis, MO
"Wayman, Norbury L. St. Louis Union Station and its Railroads. St. Louis: The Evelyn E. Newman Group, 73"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Nance-Sparkman Building
315 N. Broadway
"13. Nance-Sparkman Building, 315 N. Broadway"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Railroad Bridge # 1659
off S. Main Street
"11. Railroad Bridge # 1659, off S. Main Street"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Frisco Railroad Bridge
700 block of Riverview
"10. Frisco Railroad Bridge, 700 block of Riverview"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Southwestern Bell Telephone Building
601 Vine Street
"8. Southwestern Bell Telephone Building, 601 Vine Street"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Hearne House
714 N. Main Street
"6. Hearne House, 714 N. Main Street"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
422 Lester Street
422 Lester Street
"5. 422 Lester Street"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
917 Hickory Street
917 Hickory Street
"4. 917 Hickory Street"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
B and C Street Historic District
200 and 300 blocks of N. B and C Streets
"3. B and C Street Historic District Possible residential district in the 200 and 300 blocks of N. B and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Bartlett Street Historic District
between the Black River and B Street
"2. Bartlett Street Historic District This small commercial area contains a row of one-and two-story masonry buildings between the Black River and B Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
North Main Historic District
400 block of N. Main Street
"1. North Main Historic District Composed of seventeen properties, this primarily residential district is located along the 400 block of N. Main Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
C Street
C Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Such zoning may be appropriate in Poplar Bluff in areas such as along Lester, Kinzer, and Cynthia Streets or along A, B, and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
B Street
B Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Such zoning may be appropriate in Poplar Bluff in areas such as along Lester, Kinzer, and Cynthia Streets or along A, B, and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
A Street
A Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Such zoning may be appropriate in Poplar Bluff in areas such as along Lester, Kinzer, and Cynthia Streets or along A, B, and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Cynthia Street
Cynthia Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Such zoning may be appropriate in Poplar Bluff in areas such as along Lester, Kinzer, and Cynthia Streets or along A, B, and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Kinzer Street
Kinzer Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Such zoning may be appropriate in Poplar Bluff in areas such as along Lester, Kinzer, and Cynthia Streets or along A, B, and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Lester Street
Lester Street, Poplar Bluff, MO
"Such zoning may be appropriate in Poplar Bluff in areas such as along Lester, Kinzer, and Cynthia Streets or along A, B, and C Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
South 6th Street Historic District
South 6th Street
"South 6th Street Historic District"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Apartments at 445-447 N. Main Street
445-447 N. Main Street
"Colonial Revival style apartments at 445-447 N. Main Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
437 N. Main Street
437 N. Main Street
"437 N. Main Street built in the Colonial Revival/Queen Anne styles."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Apartment Building
443-447 North Main Street
"This structure at 443-447 North Main Street is two-stories in height and was designed in a modest Colonial Revival style. The building contains four apartments and has two entrances on the main façade."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
443-447 North Main Street
443-447 North Main Street
"This structure at 443-447 North Main Street is two-stories in height and was designed in a modest Colonial Revival style."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
North Main Street Historic District
400 block of North Main Street
"The North Main Street Historic District is a small residential neighborhood in the 400 block of North Main Street, which is a primary corridor leading northwest from the downtown area."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
207-215 S. Broadway
207-215 S. Broadway
"The one-story, brick building at 207-215 S. Broadway was built in 1913 and features an elaborate corbelled brick cornice at the roofline."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
203 and 205 S. Broadway
203 and 205 S. Broadway
"Other early 20th century buildings within the district feature original architectural elements such as cast iron columns or pilasters, such as those at 203 and 205 S. Broadway and 311-317 Vine Street, which were constructed ca. 1906."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
444 Vine Street
444 Vine Street
"The two-story, brick buildings at 424, 432-442, and 444 Vine Street were built in 1896, and each was rebuilt following the 1927 tornado."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
432-442 Vine Street
432-442 Vine Street
"The two-story, brick buildings at 424, 432-442, and 444 Vine Street were built in 1896, and each was rebuilt following the 1927 tornado."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
424 Vine Street
424 Vine Street
"The two-story, brick buildings at 424, 432-442, and 444 Vine Street were built in 1896, and each was rebuilt following the 1927 tornado."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
The Poplar Bluff Land and Abstract Company
Not specified
"In 1900, Corrigan opened his own agency, The Poplar Bluff Land and Abstract Company."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Quinn Drug Company
Not specified
"In 1876, he established the Quinn Drug Company."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Iron Mountain Staircase
400 S. Main Street
"To the northwest of the depot is the Iron Mountain Staircase completed in 1910."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad Depot
400 S. Main Street
"The St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad Depot was constructed in 1910 to replace an earlier depot at this location."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
T.H. Moore Company
Poplar Bluff
"Moore operated a general mercantile store known as the T.H. Moore Company"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Moore Ford Motor Sales
Poplar Bluff
"Moore was a businessman who operated the Moore Ford Motor Sales."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Power Plant
Johnson Street
"The Power Plant on Johnson Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
City Water Plant
Not specified
"Adjacent to this building is the City Water Plant building, which is a two-story, brick structure constructed ca. 1930."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Municipal Water Light and Power Plant
108 Johnson Street
"The Municipal Water Light and Power Plant is located northeast of the commercial district on the banks of the river at 108 Johnson Street. The main building is a one-story, industrial brick structure erected ca. 1910-1917."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Brown Chapel
417 Oak Street
"Brown Chapel at 417 Oak Street. Brown Chapel was originally built in the Gothic Revival style in 1885"
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
420 N. Main Street
"Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 420 N. Main Street. ... Holy Cross Episcopal Church was constructed of rusticated hollow core concrete blocks in 1902."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
205 E. Pine Street
205 E. Pine Street
"The building was constructed ca. 1925 as a gas station and reflects influences of the Spanish Mission style with a clay tile roof and parapet rooflines."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
601 Vine Street
601 Vine Street
"The Art Moderne style of the 1930s and early 1940s appears in the office building at 601 Vine Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Begley Building
401 Vine Street
"the Begley Building at 401 Vine Street, completed in 1908."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Fraternal Building
115-117 S. Broadway
"Other notable commercial buildings in the downtown area include the Fraternal Building at 115-117 S. Broadway, built in 1928, and the Begley Building at 401 Vine Street, completed in 1908."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Nance Building
313-315 N. Broadway
"The Nance Building at 313-315 N. Broadway is a good example of commercial buildings of this era. Built in 1910, the building retains its original paired, one-over-one sash windows and rectangular upper panels."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
617 Vine Street
617 Vine Street
"Tudor Revival style dwelling at 617 Vine Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
501 N. 11th Street
501 N. 11th Street
"Examples of this style include the house at 501 N. 11th Street and 617 Vine Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
213 Elm Street
213 Elm Street
"At 213 Elm Street is a two-story, brick duplex, which also reflects elements of the Colonial Revival style."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
445 N. Main Street
445 N. Main Street
"The two-story building located at 445 N. Main Street is an apartment building constructed with influences of the Colonial Revival style."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Bacon House
808 N. Main Street
"Colonial Revival style Bacon House at 808 N. Main Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
724 Kinzer Street
724 Kinzer Street
"Colonial Revival style dwelling at 724 Kinzer Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
635 N. Main Street
635 N. Main Street
"Examples of substantial brick American Foursquare houses are at 635 N. Main, 917 N. Main, and 942 Vine Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
635 Cynthia Street
635 Cynthia Street
"This house form is found throughout Poplar Bluff and a representative example can be seen at 635 Cynthia Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 713 Victor Street
713 Victor Street
"Representative examples are located at 912 Nooney, 1344 Spring and 713 Victor Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 1344 Spring Street
1344 Spring Street
"Representative examples are located at 912 Nooney, 1344 Spring and 713 Victor Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 912 Nooney Street
912 Nooney Street
"Representative examples are located at 912 Nooney, 1344 Spring and 713 Victor Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 622 Relief Street
622 Relief Street
"Representative examples of two-story Gabled Ell plan residences are found at 647 Charles, 808 Kinzer, and 622 Relief Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 808 Kinzer Street
808 Kinzer Street
"Representative examples of two-story Gabled Ell plan residences are found at 647 Charles, 808 Kinzer, and 622 Relief Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 647 Charles Street
647 Charles Street
"Representative examples of two-story Gabled Ell plan residences are found at 647 Charles, 808 Kinzer, and 622 Relief Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 926 Tremont Street
926 Tremont Street
"Other examples can be found at 534 Cherry and 926 Tremont Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 534 Cherry Street
534 Cherry Street
"Other examples can be found at 534 Cherry and 926 Tremont Streets."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Residence at 711 Kinzer Street
711 Kinzer Street
"A representative example of the Gabled Ell plan is the residence at 711 Kinzer Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Williams House
848 Vine Street
"The eclectic Williams House at 848 Vine was built in 1892 and combines Queen Anne and Gothic forms."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Dwelling at 422 Lester Street
422 Lester Street
"The dwelling at 422 Lester Street was built in the Queen Anne style with a distinctive corner tower."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Dwelling at 437 N. Main Street
437 N. Main Street
"Other examples of the Queen Anne style include the dwellings at 208 N. B Street, 437 N. Main Street, and 422 Lester Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Dwelling at 208 N. B Street
208 N. B Street
"Other examples of the Queen Anne style include the dwellings at 208 N. B Street, 437 N. Main Street, and 422 Lester Street."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Luke F. Quinn House
303 South Sixth Street
"The most notable of these is the Luke F. Quinn House at 303 South Sixth Street which is a contributing building in the South Sixth Street Historic District. The Luke F. Quinn House was constructed in 1884 and is the only remaining example of 19th century stone construction in the city."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Kinyon School
Vine Street
"and the Kinyon School on Vine Street built in 1925."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Missouri Pacific Railroad Roundhouse
Poplar Bluff
"In 1917, the company merged with the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which built a roundhouse in Poplar Bluff where all servicing of the trains on the route took place."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railroad Depot
Downtown Poplar Bluff
"In 1910, the St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railroad built a large new depot along its tracks in the downtown area."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Butler County Railroad
Poplar Bluff to Arkansas
"The largest producer of barrel staves in the United States, the company built its own rail line, called the Butler County Railroad, between Poplar Bluff and various communities in Arkansas."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
H. D. Williams Cooperage Company
Poplar Bluff
"One such enterprise, the F.G. Oxley Stave Company, later renamed the H. D. Williams Cooperage Company, was noted during the late 1800s as being the largest plant of its kind in the world."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
F.G. Oxley Stave Company
Poplar Bluff
"One such enterprise, the F.G. Oxley Stave Company, later renamed the H. D. Williams Cooperage Company, was noted during the late 1800s as being the largest plant of its kind in the world."
From: The Historic and Architectural Resources of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
J. N. Roberts & Co. Veneering Factory
Poplar Bluff
"In 1880 J. N. Roberts & Co. established an extensive veneering factory, and now employ a large number of hands in the manufacture of veneering and fruit baskets."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Poplar Bluff Post Office
at the end of the old county bridge, Poplar Bluff
"The postoffice was established on February 27, 1850, with J. A. Gilley as postmaster. He was soon after succeeded by Jacob C. Blount, who kept the postoffice in a small cabin at the end of the old county bridge."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Charles S. Henderson Store
corner of Second and Vine Streets, Poplar Bluff
"About this time a store was opened in a small cabin made of hickory poles, and standing on the corner of Second and Vine Streets. The proprietor was Charles S. Henderson, who died about 1874."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Reeves Station (Hendrickson)
12½ miles n. of Poplar Bluff
"Reeves Station (Hendrickson), on the St. L. & I. M. R. R., 12½ miles n. of Poplar Bluff, was laid off in 1873, and has 1 store."
From: Campbell's Gazetteer of Missouri
The Black River News
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
"It has one newspaper, The Black River News, published by Andrew Gibbony and Geo. H. Kelly"
From: Campbell's Gazetteer of Missouri
Black River Seminary
Poplar Bluff
"The institution was known as the Black River Seminary, and was opened, with Prof. H. McKinnon as principal, in a two-story frame building erected for that purpose."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
F. G. Oxley Stave Company
Poplar Bluff
"The F. G. Oxley Stave Company is the successor of the firm of Gilman & Reynolds. The factory is perhaps the largest of the kind in the State, and gives employment to more men than all the other industries of the town combined."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Keystone Lumber and Land Company
three miles east of town, Poplar Bluff
"The mills of the latter company are situated on the railroad, three miles east of town."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Poplar Bluff
"The Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company, established in 1883, and the Keystone Lumber and Land Company, established in 1882, are both extensively engaged in the manufacture of lumber."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
J. N. Roberts & Co.
Poplar Bluff
"In 1880 J. N. Roberts & Co. established an extensive veneering factory, and now employ a large number of hands in the manufacture of veneering and fruit baskets."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Poplar Bluff Postoffice
at the end of the old county bridge, Poplar Bluff
"The postoffice was established on February 27, 1850, with J. A. Gilley as postmaster. He was soon after succeeded by Jacob C. Blount, who kept the postoffice in a small cabin at the end of the old county bridge."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Henderson's store
corner of Second and Vine Streets, Poplar Bluff
"About this time a store was opened in a small cabin made of hickory poles, and standing on the corner of Second and Vine Streets. The proprietor was Charles S. Henderson, who died about 1874."
From: Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
F. A. Babcock Grocery
Fourth Street, near Depot, Poplar Bluff
"F. A. BABCOCK, DEALER IN... Fourth Street, Near Depot."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
W. H. Brill Jewelry Store
West Side Public Square, Poplar Bluff
"W. H. BRILL, DEALER IN Fine Watches, Clocks, Jewelry & Spectacles... West Side Public Square."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
County Clerk's Office
Poplar Bluff, MO
"All Orders Left at County Clerk's Office Will Receive Prompt Attention ."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Barber Shop (Morris House Block)
Maple St., in Morris House Block, Poplar Bluff
"BARBER SHOP. GEO. HOWE, MANAGER. On Maple St., In Morris House Block ."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
General Store (Fifth Street)
Fifth Street, Poplar Bluff
"Having moved into our New and Elegant Quarters, on Fifth Street, opposite our old stand, we have Celebrated the Event with an addition of a SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLAR STOCK OF DRY GOODS"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
General Store (Cor. Fourth and Vine)
Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets, Poplar Bluff
"Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets, POPLAR BLUFF"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Senate Saloon
Main Street, Near Maple, Poplar Bluff, MO
"SENATE SALOON! MAIN STREET, NEAR MAPLE. O. R. ALBRO, PRO'R."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
W. F. Neal & Co. Cash House
Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets, Poplar Bluff, MO
"W. F. NEAL & CO. CASH HOUSE! ... Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets, POPLAR BLUFF, MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
R. P. Liles Groceries
Vine Street, South Side Public Square, Poplar Bluff, MO
"R. P. LILES. GROCERIES! Vine Street, South Side Public Square. POPLAR BLUFF, - MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Geo. Begley Hardware and Furniture
Poplar Bluff, MO
"HARDWARE-AND FURNITURE! POPLAR BLUFF, - - MO. GEO. BEGLEY, PRO'R. O. B. DERRINGTON, UNDERTAKER AND MANAGER."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Walker & Co.
Poplar Bluff, MO
"WALKER & CO., THE CHAMPION CLOTHIERS, POPLAR BLUFF - - - MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Star Livery, Feed and Sale Stable
Poplar Bluff, MO
"STAR Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, POPLAR BLUFF, MO. THOS. M.JOHNSON, PROPRIETOR."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
J. L. Clevlen
Post Office Building, Main St., Between Vine and Pine, Poplar Bluff, MO
"J. L. CLEVLEN, DEALER IN Stationery, All Standard Books, Poems and Periodicals; Tobaccos, Cigars and Notions. Post Office Building, Main St., Between Vine and Pine. POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
J. T. Davison Confectionery
Main St., Near the Corner of Poplar St., Poplar Bluff, MO
"J. T. DAVISON, DEALER IN CHOICE CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, NUTS, TOYS and NOTIONS. Main St., Near the Corner of Poplar St. POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
H. M. Estes & Son
Hendrickson, Butler Co., MO
"H. M. ESTES & SON, DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, CLOTHING... HENDRICKSON, BUTLER CO., MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
City Meat Market
Fourth Street, Near Maple, Poplar Bluff, MO
"T. O. HOOD & CO. CITY MEAT MARKET. All Kinds of GAME. FRESH FISH, BEEF and PORK. Fourth Street, Near Maple, POPLAR BLUFF, - - MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Priest & Bradly
Poplar Bluff, MO
"JOHN M. BRADLY. JOSEPH PRIEST, PRIEST & BRADLY, House, Sign and Ornamental Painters, CALCIMINING PAPER HANGING . POPLAR BLUFF, - - MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Poplar Bluff Renovator
Poplar Bluff, MO
"POPLAR BLUFF RENOVATOR. CHAS. CAMPBELL, Editor. POPLAR BLUFF, - - ΜΟ. THE RENOVATOR Contains more reading matter, and is the best paper published in Butler County."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Poplar Bluff Citizen
Poplar Bluff, MO
"POPLARBLUFFCITIZEN... PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT POPLAR BLUFF, - - MO."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Cape Girardeau Road
Poplar Bluff, Butler County
"the CapeGirardeau Road, which, having been surveyed to this place, is completed to a point fifteen miles northeast of this city"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Doniphan Branch
Poplar Bluff, Butler County
"the Doniphan Branch"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Cairo, Arkansas & Texas Division
Poplar Bluff, Butler County
"the Cairo, Arkansas & Texas Divsion, dividing the county to the east"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad
Poplar Bluff, Butler County
"With four railroads, the St. Louis & Iron Mountain passing through the center of the county,from north to south"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Circuit Court
Poplar Bluff
"It has been but a few weeks since a panel of one hundred jurymen were brought into our Circuit Court to try a cause pending there"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Probate Court
Poplar Bluff
"February 21, 1872, Mr. Tubb was appointed Judge of the Probate Court"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Bluff Citizen
Poplar Bluff, MO
"During his residence here he developed a peculiar ability as a humorous writ . er as his communications in the Black River News and Bluff Citizer, from " Sidway Tigg, of Tiggsville," will be remembered by all who perused them"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
M. E. Church
Poplar Bluff, MO
"He was a fervent member of the M. E. Church, of this place, and in his death which occurred in the month of December. 1874 the family of John S. Varner lost a kind husband and loving father"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Black River Seminary
Poplar Bluff, MO
"He also assisted in establishing and building the Black River Seminary, and was elected President of its Board of Trustees."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Dr. Green L. Poplin's drug store
Poplar Bluff
"In the fall of 1867 the Doctor moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo., and started a drug store and practiced his profession until the year 1877"
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
First frame dwelling in the south part of the village
South part of the village of Poplar Bluff
"In the year 1859-60 he erected the first frame dwelling in the south part of the little village of Poplar Bluff, it being a two-story frame which he occupied to his death, and the same has been remodeled and is now occupied by his son as a residence."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Black River News
Poplar Bluff, MO
"The town of Poplar Bluff gave very little evidence of progress before the establishment, in 1869, of the Black River News, by Drs. G. L. Poplin and Geo. T. Bartlett."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Davidson residence
Black River Township
"Learning that Davidson had left his regiment at Vicksburg and was paying a visit to his parents who lived in Black River Township, about eight miles north of Poplar Bluff, Col. Reeves detailed E. C. Lacks, with sixmen to go insearch of the much-wanted Lieutenant."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Varner's house
Vine street, near Second
"Judge Yarber and P. L. Varuer met that night, secured all of the records of the county, and taking them to Varner's house, which was located on what is now known as Vine street, near Second , placed them in a coffin and buried the coffin."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
James S. Ferguson's house
southern part of the city
"The first frame house built in the place was in 1859, when James S. Ferguson put up a two-story frame house in the southern part of the city."
From: A VIEW OF A GROWING TOWN OR POPLAR BLUFF AS IT WAS, AS IT IS, AND AS IT WILL BE
Brick court house
Poplar Bluff
"In 1859 Col. S. G. Kitchen and D. B. Miller secured the contract to build a brick court house and these gentlemen engaged the services of Wm. Ringer, of Stoddard county, who supervised the work"
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Residence of Mrs. E. C. Biggers
corner of Sixth and Vine streets
"The building was afterwards torn down and was used in the building of a frame residence which stands to-day on the corner of Sixth and Vine streets, and is ownedby Mrs. E. C. Biggers."
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Small frame court house
southeast corner of the square
"About 1853 a small frame court house was erected on the southeast corner of the square, and in this one-roomed establishment the entire courts of the county were held"
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C. P. Phelps general store
Poplar Bluff
"Kelley and Taylor saloon; Henderson & Lawson, ditto, and C. P. Phelps, general store, constituted the mercantile list of the place up to the time of the war."
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Henderson & Lawson saloon
Poplar Bluff
"Kelley and Taylor saloon; Henderson & Lawson, ditto, and C. P. Phelps, general store, constituted the mercantile list of the place up to the time of the war."
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Kelley and Taylor saloon
Poplar Bluff
"Kelley and Taylor saloon; Henderson & Lawson, ditto, and C. P. Phelps, general store, constituted the mercantile list of the place up to the time of the war."
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Grand jury pen
northeast corner of the public square
"The debut of the grand jury system in Poplar Bluff was made in the year 1850... marshalled by Sheriff Wallace to a pen made of joists from the house in which, on a spot of woods, which would now be designated as the northeast corner of the public square."
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Judge Henderson Huff's court house
opposite the Courthouse square
"Judge Huff held Court in a house opposite the Courthouse square, which stands to-day and is conspicuous for its large rock chimney."
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Charles S. Henderson's cabin
corner of Second and Vine streets
"The only mercantile establishment then in the place was a small cabin made of hickory poles, on what is now known as the corner of Second and Vine streets. This place was kept by Charles S. Henderson, and dealt exclusively in whiskey, tobacco, and mink, coon, bear and other skins."
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Henderson's Establishment
Corner of Second and Vine streets
"The only mercantile establishment then in the place was a small cabin made of hickory poles, on what is now known as the corner of Second and Vine streets. This place was kept by Charles S. Henderson, and dealt exclusively in whiskey, tobacco, and mink, coon, bear and other skins."
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Addy brick kilns
One block from the Reynolds yards
"One block from the Reynolds yards is found the Addy brick kilns owned and operated by Charles W. Addy."
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Reynolds brick yards
Western part of the city
"In the western part of the city is situated the Reynolds brick yards, owned by Mr. B. F. Reynolds, and established in 1878."
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The Craven Pottery
Miller's Addition
"In the central portion of what is known as Miller's Addition to the city of Poplar Bluff, is located a pottery... Mr. W. N. Craven, the proprietor, established the business at his present stand, in January, 1882."
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Hill, Nalle & Co. Stave Factory
Southern part of the city
"This firm owns a stave factory in the southern part of the city."
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Empire Lumber Company
Four miles east of Poplar Bluff on the C., A. & T. R. R.
"The mill of the company is situated four miles east of Poplar Bluff on the C., A. & T. R. R. Its capacity is 20,000 feet per day."
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Keystone Mill
Poplar Bluff
"The surroundings of the Keystone Mill are such as to convince the visitor that business is done and money made there."
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City Flour Mills
Southeast corner of Fifth and Vine streets
"The firm name is Hugh Smith & Sons, and the mill is located on the southeast corner of Fifth and Vine streets. It is a two-story building, with a large and commodious attic, which is nearly equal to"
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Keystone Lumber and Land Company
Three miles east of Poplar Bluff
"This company was incorparated in 1883, and its mills are located just three miles east of Poplar Bluff, on the Cairo, Arkansas & Texas railroad"
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Kinzerton
Three miles east of Poplar Bluff
"This company have entered "a lodge in some vast wilderness," as it were, out of which they have built up quite a little town, which bears the name of Kinzerton, in honor of the originator, Mr. E. E. Kinzer."
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J. N. Roberts & Co. Veneering Factory
Southern part of the city near the river bank
"This factory was established in the year 1880 by Henry E. Lever, W, W. Stead and Jewett. The company was organized and started anew under the name of J. N. Roberts & Co."
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Poplar Bluff Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Southern portion of the city
"In the summer of 1883 the Company purchased 16 acres of land in the southern portion of the city for which they paid the sum of $1,500 in cash. Upon this ground they at once erected a number of two-story frame buildings for the use of their employees"
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St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company Yards
Southern part of Poplar Bluff
"In the southern part of Poplar Bluff, at a point just below the yards of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company, may be heard a perfect buzz of Manufacture."
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Gilman & Reynolds Stave Factory
Southern part of Poplar Bluff, below the yards of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company
"In the southern part of Poplar Bluff, at a point just below the yards of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company... Among these may be seen the stave factory owned and operated by Gilman & Reynolds."
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The R. P. Liles & Co. Factory
Fifth street, between Poplar and Cedar
"in January, 1883, erected a commodious building on Fifth street, between Poplar and Cedar. In a short time the firm under the name of The R. P. Lile & Co. Factory began business"
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Klausman Brewery Branch
Poplar Bluff
"This company has a branch house at this place which is furnished with all articles in that line, and is under the supervisior of Geoge Kolb."
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McCabe Saloon
Junction House
"This establishment is owned by Jas. McCabe and located in the Junction House."
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The Senate
Main street, near the Morris House
"The " Senate" is located on Main street, near the Morris House. It is a two- story brick building, 30 feet front and 70 feet back"
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Lyman D. Grove's office
Main street, near Maple
"Whose office is on Main street, near Maple, came to Poplar Bluff in October, 1879"
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Isaac M. Davidson's office
Main street, between Pine and Oak
"Who has a cozy little office fitted up on Main street, between Pine and Oak"
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Ash Hill medical practice
Ash Hill, Butler County
"he came to Butler county, in 1867, and engaged as a practicing physician at Ash Hills, where for many years he has had a large and successful practice"
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Dr. John R. Higdon's office
Fourth street, between Maple and Cedar
"His office is on Fourth street, between Maple and Cedar."
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Dr. J. E. Adams' business house
Vine street
"in the summer of 1882 built a two- story business house on Vine street in the upper story of which he has fitted up an office and reception room ."
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