On West Singleton Street at South Allen Street, on the right when traveling east on West Singleton Street.
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” . . . — — Map (db m116878) HM
On East Stewart Road just west of South Providence Road (State Highway 163), in the median.
The Sharp End was a thriving business district from 1910 - 1960. It disappeared through urban renewal and the use of eminent domain. John Lange Sr. and Annie Fisher were prominent business owners of a butcher shop and restaurant, . . . — — Map (db m169417) HM
On North Providence Road (State Highway 163) just north of Switzler Street, on the left when traveling north.
From the 1930s through the 1960s, the two buildings located on the west side of 3rd Street between Pendleton & Switzler were a hub for family and commerce in Columbia's black community. A one-story, brick building housed the 3rd Street Market . . . — — Map (db m169472) HM
On Park Avenue just east of North Providence Street (State Highway 163), on the right when traveling east.
Alvan B. Coleman (1897-1968) owned Coleman Coal and Salvage, Tiger Theater, Tiger Lounge and other real estate. His father, James B. Coleman, was principal at Douglass School; his mother Julia taught there. Until Urban Renewal, the family home . . . — — Map (db m169469) HM
On Unity Drive at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Unity Drive.
The Douglass Football Field served as both the location for the Douglass High School Bulldogs' games and also a community gathering site for Black audiences during each Fall and Spring season. The field was a popular destination from the early . . . — — Map (db m249572) HM
On South 4th Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
The Flat Branch has witnessed the accomplishments of Columbia's African-American community for generations. A free African-American, John Lange (later shortened to Lang), Sr., operated Columbia's first butcher shop in the public market from . . . — — Map (db m169422) HM
On East Broadway just east of North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
McKinney Building — Built in 1917 by Columbia black businessman Fred McKinney, the two-story building housed various businesses at street level. When completed, the building was heralded as "well finished" and praised for being among the first . . . — — Map (db m169431) HM
On North 5th Street at East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North 5th Street.
In the 1950s, businessman Alvan B. Coleman, with partners Edward and Ellis Tibbs, owned and operated the Tiger Theater at 109. N. Fifth Street. It was a theater for blacks by day and a nightclub at night. Their liquor store was in an adjacent . . . — — Map (db m169436) HM
On South 5th Street at Davis Street, on the right when traveling north on South 5th Street.
Fifth Street Christian Church, founded as Second Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in 1861, is considered the first black church in the city. The first permanent church opened in 1879 at Seventh and Ash streets. With more than 200 . . . — — Map (db m169442) HM
On North 5th Street just north of East Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
Nora Stewart School opened in 1933 as the Negro Nursery School at 401 Park Ave. J.B. Coleman, an educator, owned the house and knew working parents needed a place for their children during the day. The school moved to the St. Paul AME Church and . . . — — Map (db m169444) HM
On East Broadway, 0.1 miles west of North 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
Gravesites for blacks were initially segregated in the south-central end of Columbia Cemetery near its intersection of Boone Road and Todd Drive. Blacks buried in this section include famed ragtime pianist and composer J.W. "Blind" Boone and . . . — — Map (db m169446) HM
On North Garth Avenue at East Ash Street, on the right when traveling north on North Garth Avenue.
Trubie's Market, 115 N. Garth, was owned by Trubie (Edwards) Smith from the early 1940s to the mid-1960s. it was one of few neighborhood markets serving blacks and one of the few women-owned businesses in the city then. "Ms. Trubie," who was . . . — — Map (db m169462) HM
On North Providence Road (State Highway 163) at East Ash Street, on the left when traveling north on North Providence Road.
Doby Flats—Stephen Doby, born on a S. Carolina plantation in 1854, came to Columbia about 1915. He built/owned Doby Flats (residential buildings) nearby and other houses. Wiggins Medical Clinic—Doby's daughter Ruth, a legendary teacher at . . . — — Map (db m169465) HM
On Switzler Street just west of Lasalle Place, on the right when traveling west.
Henry Kirklin (1858-1938) was a prize-winning internationally acclaimed horticulturalist. Born a slave in Columbia, he was freed at age 5. At age 14, he worked at Joseph B. Douglass' nursery, learning from European gardeners. Later, as a . . . — — Map (db m169474) HM
On South 4th Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
The African-American Heritage Trail commemorates Columbia's blacks, their enterprises and churches from the city's first 200 years. The Trail honors people who overcame enormous odds to achieve outstanding legacies, some receiving national and . . . — — Map (db m169420) HM
On Park Avenue at North 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Avenue.
Annie Fisher (1867-1938) was heralded nationally for her business success. One of 11 children born in present-day Columbia to former slaves Robert and Charlotte Knowles, Annie worked as a child rocking cradles for white families. She learned to . . . — — Map (db m169473) HM
On Rollins Street at South College Avenue (Missouri Route 763), on the left when traveling east on Rollins Street.
The bacterium, streptomyces aureofaciens strain A377, was isolated by Dr. B.W. Duggar from soil collected in 1945 from Sanborn Field, Plot 23, planted to continuous Timothy Grass without soil amendment since establishment in 1888.
The sample . . . — — Map (db m249835) HM
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. . . . — — Map (db m87609) HM
On East Walnut Street east of North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
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(front:)
Boone County, organized November 16, 1820, from a portion of Howard County, was named for pioneer Daniel Boone. It developed because of its proximity to transportation - the Boone's Lick Trail, the . . . — — Map (db m249700) HM
On Hitt Street south of East Broadway, on the right when traveling north.
This Colonial Revival commercial property at 10 Hitt Street was built in 1935 to house the local Coca Cola bottling plant. Columbia's original Coca Cola franchise was purchased by Ed Roberson in 1932 and moved to this building upon its completion in . . . — — Map (db m249575) HM
On Old U.S. 63 just south of Shepard Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
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 died . . . — — Map (db m106358) HM
This cemetery contains the original six lots established in 1821 as the burial ground for the City of Columbia. Commemorated on the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary.
Dedicated May 27, 1996
This property has been
placed on the . . . — — Map (db m59457) HM
On South 4th Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
During the early stages of Columbia's development, the Smithton Company donated land for a "Market Square" to the Boone County Commissioners. South Fourth Street, known at the time as Water Street, was no doubt created for the traffic of numerous . . . — — Map (db m169424) HM
On Stadium Boulevard (Missouri Route 740) at Providence Road (Missouri Route 163), on the right when traveling east on Stadium Boulevard.
Don Faurot
1902-1995
Football Coach 1935-42, 1946-56
Athletic 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 . . . — — Map (db m59512) HM
On North Providence Road (State Highway 163) just north of Switzler Street, on the right when traveling north.
A city park in the black community was included in the official City of Columbia plans as early as 1935. For years, families had enjoyed outdoor summer activities at Douglass School, including baseball, softball, dances and picnics. Support for a . . . — — Map (db m169471) HM
On South 4th Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
The first settlers of present-day Boone County, Missouri were American Indians who arrived more than 11,000 years ago. Their descendants slowly evolved culturally, settling in communities where they engaged in agriculture and developed pottery. . . . — — Map (db m169425) HM
First Professor of Geology, Chemistry, Agriculture, and First Dean of
The College of Agriculture
University of Missouri.
First State Geologist of Missouri. — — Map (db m59459) HM
On Rollins Street at South College Avenue (Missouri Route 763), on the left when traveling east on Rollins Street.
Established in 1888 as the Rotation Field by Dean J.W. Sanborn. Sanborn Field was designated a National Landmark in 1965 along with Duley-Miller Erosion Plots, also located on this campus. Sanborn Field is the third-oldest continuous long-term . . . — — Map (db m249836) HM
On North Providence Road (State Highway 163) at Boone Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Providence Road.
Community leader, mentor, and educator for 56 years with the Columbia Public School District. During this time she developed and directed the Home School Communicator Program. This program, Mrs. Ralph's contribution to Columbia's Civil Rights . . . — — Map (db m169470) HM
In memory of
James Shannon L.L.D.
Born in Monaghan Co. Ireland
April 23, 1799
Died
Feb. 23, 1859
Second President, University of Missouri,
Columbia, Mo. 1850-1856
Co-Founder of Christian College 1851
(Now Columbia College), . . . — — Map (db m59462) HM
Near Providence Road (Missouri Route 163) south of Green Meadows Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
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 . . . — — Map (db m59646) HM
Near South Providence Road (Missouri Route 163) near Green Meadow Road.
Jewell Cemetery
This cemetery is part of the former farmstead of George Jewell (1769-1844). The Jewell family first moved from Virginia to Kentucky, then Franklin, Mo. And finally Columbia, Mo. In 1821.
George, his son William, and . . . — — Map (db m249832) HM
Kuhlman Court was developed in 1922 and became home to many faculty, students and staff. The homes were designed or approved by Harry S. Bill, and architect and MU faculty member. The last of the homes were razed in 1984 making room for library . . . — — Map (db m249561) HM
Near South Providence Road (State Highway 163) 0.1 miles south of East Stewart Road, on the left when traveling north.
Near this place James T. Scott, a Black janitor in the medical school at MU, was killed on April 29th, 1923. A mob brought Mr. Scott to the bridge, placed a noose around his neck, and pushed him over the railing while hundreds of spectators watched. . . . — — Map (db m169415) HM
On Walnut Street west of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, at least 6,500 Black people were victims of mob violence and lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white people remained committed to the ideology of white supremacy . . . — — Map (db m249703) HM
On East Walnut Street west of North 9th Street, on the right when traveling east.
To commemorate the communications of the Grand Lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of the State of Missouri, held in the town of Columbia during the period 1833-1836, and our brethren whose courage and constancy kept the torch of freemasonry . . . — — Map (db m249702) HM
On Hill Street, 0.1 miles south of University Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In grateful memory
of these
Heroic Sons of Missouri
who in the Great War
- 1917 - 1918 -
paid the full measure
of devotion
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Tipping of the Hats
When the Memorial Union Tower was completed in 1926, . . . — — Map (db m59474) HM WM
On South 4th Street at East Broadway, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
June 30, 1909
The depot opens.
November 19, 1976
Depot renovation completed.
Katy Station Restaurant opens for business.
January 29, 1979
Placement on the National Register of Historic Places
May 2, 1979
Formal re dedication of . . . — — Map (db m169445) HM
On South 4th Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
[The marker features images from the MKT's history, as well as a map:]
A 1912 postcard view from East Broadway of the Katy's handsome Columbia passenger station. The impressive depot was built in 1909 and stands today. - Raymond B. . . . — — Map (db m169428) HM
On East Walnut Street at North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Walnut Street.
These four Doric portico columns remain from the 1847 Boone County Courthouse, razed in 1909. Dr. William Jewell superintended the building of the courthouse, noted for its architectural beauty. W.M. Winters was the architect and Brightberry . . . — — Map (db m249698) HM
On Rollins Street at South College Avenue (Missouri Route 763), on the right when traveling west on Rollins Street.
Sanborn Field and Soil Erosion Plot has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of . . . — — Map (db m249834) HM
On East Walnut Street just east of North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
From the early 1900s to the 1960, the Sharp End business district was a city within a city for Columbia's black community. Stretching from Fifth to Sixth streets on both sides of Walnut Street. Sharp End was a robust business center with . . . — — Map (db m169437) HM
On East Walnut Street at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
Sharp End was a vibrant hub of black business and culture during the mid-20th century.
On both sides of Walnut between 5th and 6th Streets, black-owned restaurants, businesses, jazz clubs, barber shops and pool halls thrived.
Though it . . . — — Map (db m249699) HM
On 6th Street south of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m59463) HM
On Hinkson Avenue west of Fay Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Bill and Pleas Wright in 1919-20 as the Wright Brothers' Barn, with an office and stables for feeding and sale of 300 of the famous Missouri Mules. In 1930, W.E. Rader and Thomas Dudley Diggs started the Rader Packing Company in the . . . — — Map (db m249569) HM
On Hospital Drive at Hitt Street, on the right when traveling west on Hospital Drive.
The Beginning
The first experiment in the United States to measure runoff and erosion from soil was conducted at this location in 1915 by R.W. McClure, an undergraduate student. Working with Professor M.F. Miller, McClure measured runoff . . . — — Map (db m249564) HM
On North 4th Street just north of East Broadway, on the right when traveling north.
During the early 20th century, the buildings at 4th and Broadway provided space where faith, music, and community converged. At 10 North 4th Street stands the home (c. 1890) of John William "Blind" Boone, a composer and concert pianist. His manager, . . . — — Map (db m169432) HM
On Conley Avenue at Missouri Avenue on Conley Avenue.
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 . . . — — Map (db m87607) HM
On North 5th Street just south of Rogers Street, on the left when traveling north.
Wynna Faye Tapp-Elbert was an extremely and well-respected citizen of Columbia. As a wholehearted member of various organizations, Wynna Faye worked tirelessly as a community activist to better the community for the youth, the African-American . . . — — Map (db m169466) HM
On East Walnut Street at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
Tibbs Building — Built about 1940 at 17/19 Fifth St., the building housed Vess Bottling Co. Around 1960, Urban Renewal began displacing numerous black-owned businesses nearby. One of few to escape demolition, the building was purchased in 1962 . . . — — Map (db m169435) HM
On South 4th Street at Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on South 4th Street.
During Columbia's formative years, the Flat Branch Creek area served as a crossroads for two important travel routes — the Booneslick Trail and the Providence Plank Road. Beginning in the early 1800s the Booneslick Trail was a passageway for . . . — — Map (db m169427) HM
On North 9th Street north of East Broadway, on the left when traveling north.
Built as a three-story Renaissance Revival style theater with an elaborate window arcade along the top of the façade, this is the most elaborately ornamented building in the district and one of the more notable historic buildings in the entire . . . — — Map (db m249831) HM
On Old U.S. 63 south of Shepard Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This flag is dedicated to our brave patriots, who sacrificed their lives in service to our great nation during:
Desert Storm
Lt Patrick K Connor
US Navy
06/21/65 - 02/02/91
Spc Steven P Farnen
US Army
11/15/68 - . . . — — Map (db m249559) WM
Katy Trail State Park is one of Missouri's premier attractions, drawing about 400,000 visitors from across the United States and other countries. Stretching 225 miles from St. Charles in the east to Clinton in the west, the trail is the longest . . . — — Map (db m46383) HM
1804...
Land Before the Town
Prior to its settlement, American Indians used the area we now call Rocheport. The closeness to the river, fertile soils, both salt and freshwater springs, and the protection given by the huge bluffs, rock . . . — — Map (db m46345) HM
From its inception and throughout its 20-year history, Katy Trail State Park has been one of the most successful rails-to-trail conversions projects in the United States. As the longest developed rail-trail in the United States, it has been . . . — — Map (db m46403) HM
First Steamboats
Early steamboat trips on the Missouri River tested boats, crews and passengers. Between 1820 and 1900, several hundred steamboats on the Missouri were destroyed by fire or boiler explosions, crushed by ice, or sunk by snags. . . . — — Map (db m46353) HM
