A timeline of historical events for Marceline.
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Marceline History
1888
March 6, 1888 – City of Marceline is incorporated
The City of Marceline was incorporated on March 6, 1888.
Claud C. Dail was born
Claud C. Dail, the first child born in Marceline was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Dail. He was born March 6, 1888 – the same..Read More
Ruth Cannon was born
Ruth Cannon, the first girl born in Marceline was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cannon. She was born July 22, 1888. First Boy and Girl Born..Read More
1901
December 5, 1901 – Walt Disney was born
Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 at 2156 N Tripp Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA.
1906
First Phone Exchange
The first telephone exchange in Marceline was built about 1896.
1913
April 10, 1913 – Santa Fe Depot dedicated
April 10, 1913 – the Marceline Santa Fe Depot was dedicated.
1920
February 9, 1920 – American Legion Post #264 was chartered
Theodore Roosevelt Post #264, American Legion
Marceline Carnegie Library opened
November 1, 1920 – Marceline Carnegie Library opened with 1,701 books ready for use. At the end of the first year, there were 990 borrowers and 3,024 volumes in..Read More
November 1, 1920 – Marceline Carnegie Library dedicated
November 1, 1920, the Marceline Carnegie Library was dedicated, and opened with 1,701 books ready for use. At the end of the first year, there were 990 borrowers and..Read More
1929
January 28, 1929 – Flo Cooper Carr, first Librarian of the Marceline Carnegie Library, dies of a burst appendix
On January 28, 1929 the first Librarian of the Marceline Carnegie Library, Flo Cooper Carr, died of a burst appendix.
June 7, 1929 – Marceline News puts out its first issue
The first newspaper of the city, the Marceline Journal, began publication around June, 1888, and it was closely followed by the appearance of the Marceline Mirror, which put out..Read More
1931
May 25, 1931 – New encyclopedias are purchased for $89 for the Marceline Carnegie Library
May 25, 1931 – A new set of World Book Encyclopedias were purchased by the Marceline Carnegie Library for $89, to be paid at $5 per month.
1942
May 1, 1942 – B. B. Putman Memorial Hospital closes
Marceline’s first hospital, the B. B. Putman Memorial Hospital, closed on May 1, 1942.
1944
November 13, 1944 – The Marceline Carnegie Library purchases a new set of Encyclopedia Americana books
November 13, 1944 – A new 30 volume set of Encyclopedia Americana is purchased for $139.50. www.MarcelineHistory.org
1955
January 26, 1955 – the Marceline Carnegie Library receives a $100 gift to purchase an electric water cooler
January 26, 1955 – the Marceline Carnegie Library receives a $100 gift to purchase an electric water cooler.
December 20, 1955 – Engine #2546 placed in Ripley Square
On December 20, 1955, Engine #2546 was placed in Ripley Square and dedicated to Marceline.
1956
July 4, 1956 – Walt Disney Municipal Park dedicated
The Walt Disney Municipal Park was dedicated on July 4, 1956.
July 4, 1956 – Premiere of The Great Locomotive Chase
On July 4, 1956, Walt Disney’s movie “The Great Locomotive Chase” premiered at the Uptown Theatre.
1960
October 16, 1960 – Walt Disney Elementary School dedicated
Walt Disney Elementary School was dedicated on October 16, 1960.
Dedication of the Walt Disney Elementary School
Cornerstone Ceremony and Dedication and Open House of the Walt Disney Elementary School of Marceline Reorganized School District No. R-V of Linn County – Sunday, October 16, 1960 –..Read More
1966
December 15, 1966 – Walt Disney passes away
Walt Disney passed away on December 15, 1966 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Burbank, CA.
1967
On December 19, 1967 – Ms. Olive McAllister retires
On December 19, 1967 – Ms. Olive McAllister retires after 38 years of service at the Marceline Carnegie Library.
1968
September 11, 1968 – Walt Disney Commemorative Stamp Day
Walt Disney Commemorative Stamp Day took place in Marceline on September 11, 1968. A commemorative stamp honoring Walt Disney – Marceline’s favorite son – was issued at the Marceline,..Read More
1976
July 4, 1976 – The Continental Volunteer Army marches in the 4th of July parade
The Continental Volunteer Army was seen marching in uniform in the July 4, 1976 parade. The uniforms were sewed by local women.
1988
March 8, 1988 – Vicky Schaal’s first day as the new Librarian
March 8, 1988 – Vicky Schaal’s first day as the new Librarian of the Marceline Carnegie Library.
1990
May 24, 1990 – Joyce Stallo Clapp is hired as the new Director of the Marceline Carnegie Library
May 24, 1990 – Joyce Stallo Clapp is hired as the Director of the Marceline Carnegie Library. She makes only the 9th Director in 100 years! She started working just four days..Read More
1992
July 4, 1992 – Veterans Memorial dedicated
On July 4, 1992, the Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Ripley Square.
2001
September 21, 2001 – Walsworth Community Center dedicated
The Walsworth Community Center was dedicated on September 21, 2001.
2004
August 23, 2004 – Walt Disney Post Office dedicated
The Walt Disney Post Office was dedicated on August 23, 2004.
2017
April 15, 2017 – Ripley Pond Bridge dedicated
The Ripley Pond Bridge was dedicated on April 15, 2017.
2022
May 12, 2022 – Marceline Skate Park opened
May 12, 2022 – the Marceline Skate Park was opened.