In 1822 Edwin Craig Locke built a log house for his bride, Sabra Jane Stanley, five miles south-west of the location that later became the pioneer town of Marceline, Missouri, in 1888.
Born in Chariton county, their grandparents came to Missouri in a covered wagon with the first settlers. The farm was one … > More >
The last building on the block is the original McLaughlin Funeral Home. The brick faced building to the right is the original Miners’ Hall. Mclaughlin purchased the Miners’ Hall and converted it to a funeral chapel. Mr. McLaughlin also sold furniture and appliances, which were held in the upper floors.
This building was built by W. J. Minnich in 1911. It was originally housed a 2-story livery and carriage sales business. It had a rope powered elevator to store wagons or carriages on the upper floor. The windows on Kansas and Gracia faces were eventually filled in with brick.
The Marceline Community Players came into being August 17, 1962, when about sixty enthusiastic players presented the Musical Comedy “Here Comes the Showboat” by Robert St. Clair, under the direction of Mrs. Fleeta Rodgers at the Walt Disney Amphitheatre.
A crowd of eleven hundred greeted the singers, dancers and a cast of players who performed … > More >