Did you know that Des Arc Was once Three small Villages Bethlehem, Shaversville, Des Arc. And most of it was in Wayne Co. That is the reason when some look for items that (they think) happened in Des Arc, it cant be found until you look in Wayne Co archives. (Feb. 17th 1857 Waynce Co lost Des Arc, Vulcan, to Iron CO.) (Wayne Co Court house burned in 1854) Piedmont Library At one time we had a Bank, the Railroad came right thru the midde of town. There where 7 Groceries, Sundries stores, Stock Yards, Blacksmiths and numerous churches You can find out more about Old Des Arc in Journal Banner archives..... Then the Train moved, the rest is HISTORY!!!!!!!!!! |
Be sure to check out all the old pictures of Des Arc they are a walk down memory lane |
What been happining in Des Arc First link takes you to the news in town the Second link takes you to the old Pictures of Des Arc |
This page was last updated on: May 25, 2009
Would really Love to hear from you if you enjoyed the site sign the guest book! Or send me a e-mail |
IN JANUARY 1874 JESSE JAMES ROBBED MISSOURI' FIRST TRAIN RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO DES ARC..OUR BIGGEST LINK TO HISTORY, IS GADS HILLS LOCATED 5 MILES SOUTH OF DES ARC |
The first Post Office in Des Arc was opened in September 1871 and the first Postmaster was John Haefner Des Arc's Bank was opened in 1900's and closed in 1935 during the Depression the first cashier was J.L.Strade in the spring of 1929 cashier E.W. Cook was shot and killed during an attempted bank robbery. the Handel Mill Was built by Eugene Graves The Grist Mill and the Blacksmith Shop where owned by J.W. Robinson from 1900-1930. The Wallis Hotel burned to the ground was not rebuilt prior to 1930. Maybe some day I will find photos of these grand old places to share here also! |
During the 1915's area water supply was drying to a dangerous level before city water and sewer. The town fathers raised enough money to have the town well drilled. this was a great meeting place better than the MALL or coffee shop the Pump and Well are still operational today. and the Water is still as sweet and clear as it was then |
DES ARC MISSOURI |
Climb A tree takes you to family name site with lots of pictures please be sure to use that link |
Des Arc. MO. is located in the south east part of Missouri, close to the boot heel. We have clear beautiful streams, laid back country roads, rolling hills, and wonderful people. |
2 links for lots of pictures if you have some time these! great to look at |
Hope to hear from Family and friends that Have ties to Des Arc. Check out the Climb a Tree link it has great pictures of all the family lines. Hope to add a lot of pictures of the little town and sorrounding area as time and space allows. |
Local swimming "pools" |
Click the blue dot for a picture leading to the old home place and Mt View Cem. |
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What been happining in Des Arc First link takes you to the news in town the Second link takes you to the old Pictures of Des Arc |
Be sure to check out all the old pictures of Des Arc they are a walk down memory lane |
Assembly of God in Vulcan |
Hello to every one I met at the "Des Arc School Reunion.. it was great to put the face with some of the names who have signed the guest book... I would like to offer a special page just for you all an would be glad to post picutres an information so add me to the email address-- post a note - send me a photo -- or for those of you that have met me -- just wait I'll make somthing up! |
Did you know that Des Arc Was once Three small Villages Bethlehem, Shaversville, Des Arc. And most of it was in Wayne Co. That is the reason when some look for items that (they think) happened in Des Arc, it cant be found until you look in Wayne Co archives. (Feb. 17th 1857 Waynce Co lost Des Arc, Vulcan, to Iron CO.) (Wayne Co Court house burned in 1854) Piedmont Library At one time we had a Bank, the Railroad came right thru the midde of town. There where 7 Groceries, Sundries stores, Stock Yards, Blacksmiths and numerous churches You can find out more about Old Des Arc in Journal Banner archives..... Then the Train moved, the rest is HISTORY!!!!!!!!!! |
