December 1, 1911
A new town with 25 houses was springing up in Taney County. The town called Camp Glover was for workers on the new hydro-electric dam.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
Photo by Christopher Windus on Unsplash
Related Posts
December 14, 1911
Today in Missouri history, it was reported that the rabbit market had been ruined by warm weather. They were selling for only two cents each in south Missouri.
December 10, 1929
Direct air mail service began between St. Louis and New York.
December 8, 1818
Jefferson County was formed on this date.