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 August 2nd

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If you missed Richard Crabtree speaks on Chadwick Flyer history at the museum on July 18 you can now watch his excellent presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Jl7WEEeh7KU. … See MoreSee Less

History of the Chadwick Flyer

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Sun August 2nd

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESIn July of 1937 Henry A. Tegtmeyer set up Tegt’s Shoe Rebuilder Shop on the north side of the Ozark square, staying there until 1971. Born in 1898 Missouri to German immigrant August Tegtmeyer and Missouri native Gertrude Bauer Tegtmeyer, Henry was deaf. His parents, both of whom were literate, sent Henry to the Missouri School for the Deaf at Fulton, MO to be educated. In 1919 Henry married Jennie M. Brown of Sparta, beginning his connection with Christian County, although a year later they lived with his parents in Pettis County, MO. In 1930 Henry and Jennie had their own household in Saline County, MO, where Henry had begun his career as a shoemaker. Sometime in the 1930s the couple moved to the Sparta area, then later to Ozark. Henry continued to expand his business, but also participated in local and regional associations for the deaf and church activities. In 1971, after thirty-four years in his location, Henry sold the business. Wife Jennie died in 1976 and Henry followed in 1991. Both are buried in Sparta.(From Christian County Republican 7/15/1937, 4/14/1960, 5/18/1939, 10/23/1958; Findagrave.com; U.S. Census 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930; Springfield Leader and Press 3/29/1932, 6/3/1949, 5/19/1940, 3/28/1971, 6/13/1976) … See MoreSee Less

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Sun July 26th

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY BY-GONESDuring the mid-1920s car dealerships became growing businesses in Christian County. As early as 1924 Ozark had Ford and Dodge Dealerships (see previous July posts), but while Chevrolet advertised in local newspapers, there was no dealership in the county. That changed in mid-1925 when the C. A. Neyer Motor Company of Billings, formerly a Ford dealer, discontinued its sale of Fords and became the county’s first Chevrolet and Firestone Tire dealer. Around that same time the Clever Garage offered Chevrolet sales and service, and Christian County was well on its way to leaving behind the horse and buggy.(From Christian County Republican 7/14/1922; Billings Times 6/18/1925, 10/1/1925, 5/7/25) … See MoreSee Less

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Sun July 19th

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If you weren’t there July 18, you missed a great presentation by Richard Crabtree on the history of the Chadwick Flyer! Follow our page for more upcoming events. … 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/

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


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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