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Through thousands of
years of Native Americans calling this area home, into Civil War history, and
now into the new millennium. Osceola is a "Bridge to the Past" for
those interested in the many aspects of history to be discovered here.
There are many local
sources of information about Osceola's history. Osceola is home to the St.
Clair County Historical Society & Museum and the Johnson Family
Library & Museum, often called the "Smithsonian of Osceola".
The St. Clair County Library also serves as a storehouse for
historical texts, maps, genealogy records, and newspapers on microfilm (late
19th century to present).
Such storied characters
as Jesse James and the Younger brothers are said to have roamed Osceola and
spent the night at the Old Commercial Hotel.
To read an overview of
Osceola's fascinating history, you can select one of the following options.
1.
Osceola’s
Story
a.
Pt. I – ‘Siting and Founding’
2.
Historical
Organizations
a.
St. Clair County Historical
Society
b.
Johnson Family Library &
Museum
3.
Location
Contact Information
for:
- St. Clair County Historical
Society & Museum
225 Market St.
Osceola, Missouri 64776
Open Late April through September on Wednesday mornings,and Saturday afternoons.
Tours available anytime by appointment.
417-646-2715. - Johnson Library & Museum
Private Tours only.
417-646-2347 - St. Clair County Library
115 Chestnut St.
Osceola, Missouri 64776
417-646-2214 Phone
417-646-8643 Fax
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