Category: Missouri
John Brooks Henderson
There’s a good chance you’ve not heard of Senator John Brooks Henderson. On the surface he seemed an unlikely man to write legislation that would…
25 Years of Traveling the Countryside
On October 6th, 1996 I was away from home but called my mom early on a Saturday morning to put the phone up to radio…
Creating a German Town
Why did one family move their piano making business from Philadelphia to a fledgling community in the Midwest? In may seem odd to some, but…
Advertising for Settlers
Today we might look at a travel guide for insights on where to take a vacation. Those who looked at this man’s travel guide decided…
A Strange Log Cabin
We’ve all seen a log cabin. Such structures were the norm for many Americans early in the country’s history. But did you ever see a…
Missouri’s Oldest Town
When these French Catholics learned that the British Protestants had taken over, they weren’t pleased. It may be the reason this city still exists today…
The Soldier in the Field – Now in the Town
Near the town square in Memphis, Missouri you’ll find a monument to a soldier who died in Word War I. The marker was recently relocated…
Purnell Barnett’s Unique Marker
His name was Purnell Barnett. He died in World War I before he ever reached the battlefields of Europe. For generations after him though, they…
The Story of Ella Ewing
Imagine getting paid $1000 per month just so people come and meet you. It was an unusual request – a job of sorts that probably…
A Lady Who Towered Above Everyone
Today we say hello to our listeners on KMEM in Memphis, Missouri. Folks there know that there was once a lady who towered above everyone…
