History

Here, thousands of boys starting in 1927 were given the chance to explore nature outside of a crowded city.

Despite the fires, a flagship building on Main St. has been standing for just shy of 200 years.

Platted in 1871 and incorporated a year later, Belton is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.

 “Most of the early settlers lived several miles apart and free and public schools were at first impossible.”

As the city gears up for a possible community conversation to rename this street, it’s important that there is accurate, historical information about the man behind the name.

“Sadly, this may be yet another casualty in a long line of historic building demolitions to make way for highways in Kansas City.”

“It’s quite a piece, A masterpiece that my grandfather said few mechanics could make today.”

Joseph Guinotte wasn’t your average immigrant of this time period, but he held much in common with so many who settled in the region.

Today, the house, all that is left of Bannister’s model dairy farm he called La Cima, still stands.

When Robert McClure Snyder first set eyes on the natural wonders of this Ozarks property, he could see promise and possibilities.

The curious case of the Birminghams started in Kansas City and ended with sensational headlines across the nation.

  In the first year of operation in Kansas City, the company made 12,000 barrels of beer. By 1900, they produced over 130,000 barrels of beer.

Anthony Davis settled just off the Santa Fe Trail yet remained unsettled most of his life.

In 1819, Francois Chouteau, the father of Kansas City, would marry Pierre Menard’s daughter, Berenice.

 The price of The Scout to purchase was $15,000. Seventeen civic societies banded together to help raise the money.