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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2797_the-civil-war-in-centralia_Centralia-MO.html
A violent encounter between Southern partisan cavalry and Union forces occurred in and near Centralia on September 27, 1864. /The Southern forces were irregular Confederate partisan rangers under the overall command of William "Bloody Bill" A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20DI_columbia-mo_Columbia-MO.html
Columbia, "Educational Center of Missouri", originated in the town of Smithton, laid out by the Smithton land Company, 1819. By 1821, when the name was changed, the town was the seat of Boone Co., organized 1820, and named for Daniel Boone who die…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NA3_the-mel-carnahan-quadrangle_Columbia-MO.html
Dedicated September 12, 2003, in honor of Mel Carnahan, Missouri's 51st Governor and alumnus of the University of Missouri. From his days as a law student at MU to his leadership as Governor of Missouri from 1993 - 2000, Mel Carnahan served his be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NA2_beetle-bailey_Columbia-MO.html
Come sit with Beetle Bailey, Mizzou's famous comic-strip character created through the genius of Mort Walker, AB '48 Humanities. Beetle relaxes in the re-creation of a booth from the Shack, a hangout frequented by Walker during his student days. W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14IJ_jewell-cemetery_Columbia-MO.html
Jewell Cemetery is located on what was originally the farm of George Jewell. George, his wife, and their children first moved from Virginia to Kentucky, then Franklin, Missouri, and finally Columbia in 1822.
George, his son William, and sons-in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14FC_don-faurot-faurot-field_Columbia-MO.html
Don Faurot1902-1995Football Coach 1935-42, 1946-56Athletic Director 1935-67
Here stands the symbol of Ol' Mizzou, famed "Thin Man" from Mountain Grove, a boy who helped build this stadium and a football coach who filled it with victories and fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ED_memorial-union-tower_Columbia-MO.html
In grateful memoryof theseHeroic Sons of Missouriwho in the Great War- 1917 - 1918 -paid the full measureof devotion
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Tipping of the HatsWhen the Memorial Union Tower was completed in 1926, the names of MU's honored 117…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14E3_site-of-columbia-college_Columbia-MO.html
On this site stood Columbia College an institution of higher learning for men. First proposed in 1831, chartered by General Assembly in 1833, began its work in 1834. First session of University of Missouri held here in 1841. This college has been …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14E2_james-shannon-l-l-d_Columbia-MO.html
In memory ofJames Shannon L.L.D.Born in Monaghan Co. IrelandApril 23, 1799DiedFeb. 23, 1859Second President, University of Missouri,Columbia, Mo. 1850-1856Co-Founder of Christian College 1851(Now Columbia College), Columbia, Mo.Co-Founder of Chris…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14DZ_george-clinton-swallow_Columbia-MO.html
First Professor of Geology, Chemistry, Agriculture, and First Dean ofThe College of AgricultureUniversity of Missouri.First State Geologist of Missouri.