The first bridge in Daviess County was built by Adam Black in 1841, across the Big Muddy, on the road leading from Diamond to Chillicothe. This was then, perhaps, the main thoroughfare of the county and the bridge was of great utility but by 1876 it had utterly passed away and the road greatly changed, … Continue reading Daviess County – Early Bridge Trial and Errors
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Gallatin City Clerk Guns Down Gallatin Democrat Publisher
On December 23, 1919, Robert Ball was returning to his office at the Gallatin Democrat when he heard his partner shout “You won’t do that!” He looked to his right and saw co-publisher, Wesley Robertson, standing in front of his massive roll top desk. He watched helplessly as Gallatin City Clerk Hugh Tarwater pulled out … Continue reading Gallatin City Clerk Guns Down Gallatin Democrat Publisher
“The Dump” – Scene of Jesse James Train Robbery
Winston, Mo July 1881 Made of durable construction and still standing today, the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad bridge arch provided the backdrop to one of the James Gang’s most infamous robberies. On the night of July 15, 1881, soon after the eastbound train pulled out of the station at Winston, the robbers … Continue reading “The Dump” – Scene of Jesse James Train Robbery
Old Windmill Road North of Winston was part of Jefferson Highway
Although you wouldn’t guess it now, 140th Street, located just east of Winston, MO was the first maintained road through Colfax and Jefferson Townships in Daviess County. It was actually part of an important early cross-country automobile route, called The Jefferson Highway The Jefferson Highway was built in the 1920s as part of the National … Continue reading Old Windmill Road North of Winston was part of Jefferson Highway
Dirt Road History 