The Christian County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Christian County, Missouri. It operates the Christian County Museum on donations only.

The Museum is located at 100 E Elm St, Ozark, MO 65721 on the historic Ozark Square and is currently open Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

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Sun December 15th

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESThis map of Ozark’s downtown Spring Street, now Third Street, identifies downtown businesses. Information given on businesses shown:Log Cabin Service Station operated by Ralph and Burt WhittingtonMcKinney Farm Agency [realty] located in a small stone buildingChaffin Funeral Home; Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin also offer ambulance serviceBBM Lumber Co. manager is Ralph HartleyTennis Service Station the only 24-hour service between the Arkansas state line and SpringfieldTom and Al Service Station just opened this weekJohnson Service Station is in a stucco building set diagonally; both Johnson businesses under the supervision of Billy JohnsonKelley Chevrolet provides service and sells new carsJoe Daugherty Café, the “Boulevard Café” serves lunch, short orders, all kinds of cold drinks and beerStandard Oil Service Station operated by W. L. “Bill” ReedHarry Smith Blacksmith Shop is one of the newest businesses in Ozark; he shoes horses and has modern machinery to sharpen and adjust lawn mowers(From the Christian County Republican May 20, 1937) … See MoreSee Less

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Sun December 8th

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONES–MY HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGEDThe following statistics from the 1960 federal census paint an interesting picture of Christian County sixty-four years ago. Translated to percentages, these figure show that 50% of homes had all plumbing—hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a bath. People often installed running water in a kitchen long before indoor flush toilets or bathrooms, continuing to bathe in metal tubs and use outhouses. The fact that 60% of homes had running water and flush toilets but only 58% had a plumbed bathtub or shower shows that were last to be installed, possibly due to cost. These figures also indicate, though, that 40% of county residents had no running water at all in their homes, relying on wells or cisterns. The average value of owner-occupied homes translates to $83,701 today. In those homes air conditioning was a rarity—only 4% were cooled, but 76% had a television, and 72% had a washer such as the Speed Queen pictured here. Only 5% had clothes dryers; electric washing machines had been sold for decades, but automatic dryers were not marketed until the late 1930s. 52% of homes had a telephone, a figure influenced by the availability of phone lines in rural areas.(From the Christian County Republican May 10, 1962, April 21, 1960) … See MoreSee Less

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Sun December 1st

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESThe new bridge over the James River at Delaware Town would be 12' wide. Compare that to modern roads, that have a typical width of 10' to 12' per lane. This would be a narrow bridge meant for wagons, but likely the first bridge there, eliminating the need to ford the river. (From the Christian County Republican August 4, 1904) … See MoreSee Less

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Sun November 24th

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONES(From the Christian County Republican Feb 18, 1960) … See MoreSee Less

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Address: 100 E Elm St Ozark, MO 65721 on the south side of the Ozark Square

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is free.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 442 Ozark, MO

Email: christiancohistorical@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianCoHistorical/

Donations

The Christian County Museum runs entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers. Below are ways you can help:

Donate Online: Make a donation with a credit card on Square.

Donate by Mail: Donations by check can be mailed to: P.O. Box 442 Ozark, MO, 65721 (Checks should be made payable to the Christian County Museum and Historical Society).

Donate a Historical Item: Please contact us directly to discuss material donations.

Volunteer: The museum and its events are run entirely by volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact us - we would love to work with you!

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Support local history and the Christian County Museum -- join the Christian County Historical Society today! All levels of membership receive the Christian County Historian, our quarterly publication with fascinating articles on county history and announcements of upcoming events.

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Christian County Museum and Historical Society, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization