During the Civil War, four men met with the blessing of Confederate leaders in Canada. They hatched several plans, including one backed with $500,000 to form a third, Western Confederacy.
“Youngsters, particularly those still in school, need a place of their own where they can dance, sing, play games, and have a soda bar.” The answer came in the form of Teen Towns, a popular nationwide trend that lasted a generation.
Watch the roughly hour-long program recorded from the Big Boy’s Celebration Dinner, June 24, 2024 at Wright City Lion’s Club.
The shocking murder of Henry Yeater and Nettie Yeater led investigators and family on a cross-country manhunt for William E. Church, the Yeater’s adopted son.
The waitresses and cook staff at the former Big Boy’s Restaurant recall memories of caring owners and hungry travelers.
For 81 years, Big Boy’s Restaurant in Wright City became a landmark for locals and a destination for travelers keen to devour an all-you-can-eat supply of fresh, fried chicken.
The names of the majority of the quilters are all gone now, but their intricate stitches, needlework, and craft have survived for generations. Like the craftswomen they were, their meticulous attention to detail, precise borders, creativity, and resourcefulness shined through in each artistically crafted patch.
For decades Warrenton and Truesdale sparred over the placement of a train depot that united only after the Civil War destroyed every depot around.
The Nieburg family and its long business history in Warren County included everything from caskets to wagons. They grew and shrunk with the long arc of American industry.
This year’s Tablescapes was full of beautiful, festive displays from all around Warren County.